Photo of Kane Leslie, who had been missing in Nice since June 12
NORTHERN Ireland football fan, Kane Leslie, who was missing in Nice, France since Sunday, June 12 has been found safe today.
Leslie, who was in Nice for the EURO 2016 match against Poland has been in contact with friends and family from an internet cafe, according to one of his friends.
Kane has been in contact - he's been robbed and may need a friend in France - is there a fans Embassy? @ColinMurray
— Steve Hudson (@hudo) June 14, 2016
A friend of Mr Leslie, confirmed to The Irish Post that he was safe at an internet cafe in Nice.
Leslie, who lives in Portsmouth, had been missing since Sunday, June 12 at 2pm. He had been last seen at a bar in Nice, France before heading to the beach, according to a friend.
He was reported him as a missing person to the police in France and a #FindKane hashtag was started on Twitter.
Friends say he was robbed but are relieved that he has now been in contact and are endeavouring to help.
Appeal photo made by Kane Leslie's friends and family
See some of the messages his friends and family had posted as part of their appeal:
Need some sleep - please keep sharing #findkane / he's lost his wallet apparently as well. pic.twitter.com/lZP2ojSvcD
— Steve Hudson (@hudo) June 13, 2016
A good friend has gone missing in France. If anyone has heard anything please let me know. Just hope he is safe? pic.twitter.com/HLqWOX7LD0
— sophie dean (@sophiedean_123) June 13, 2016