‘Bring him back’ - tearful mum begs for return of son following suspected abduction

A mother who lives in Bristol has made an emotional plea for her son’s safe return after he was allegedly abducted by his father.

Karol Marmolejo begged for her son Angelo to “come home” during a tearful statement she gave outside Bristol County Court.

The eight-year-old boy, who lives with his mother in the Whitehall area of the city, was reported missing on March 2.

He is believed to be with his father Rafael Jurado-Cabello, who failed to bring him home following a pre-arranged visit.

Avon and Somerset Police say they are now treating Angelo’s disappearance as a suspected child abduction.

Angelo is white, with short wavy dark brown hair. He has dark brown eyes and is around 4ft 4in tall.

His father, Rafael, is a 43-year-old Spanish national. He has black hair and is between 5ft 6ins and 5ft 7ins.

Detective Inspector Matt Lloyd, of Avon and Somerset Police, said it is believed Rafael may have taken his son abroad.

Officers are carrying out inquiries with the Spanish authorities and ask anyone who sees the father or son to call 999.

Any member of the public who has spoken to or been in contact with Rafael Jurado-Cabello since 2 March is also asked to contact police on 101.