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Shannon's mother's joy at reunion Mother's joy at Shannon reunion
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The mother of rescued Shannon Matthews said she is "overwhelmed" at being reunited with her daughter. The mother of rescued Shannon Matthews said she was "overwhelmed" at being reunited with her daughter.
The nine-year-old schoolgirl, who was missing for more than three weeks, has been interviewed by police and is in the care of social services. The nine-year-old, who went missing from Dewsbury, West Yorkshire for more than three weeks, has been spoken to by police and is in social services care.
Her mother Karen Matthews said she had never given up hope and "just couldn't stop crying, knowing she's back where she belongs". Her mother Karen Matthews, 32, said she had never given up hope and "just couldn't stop crying, knowing she's back where she belongs".
Shannon's stepfather's uncle has been arrested on suspicion of abduction.Shannon's stepfather's uncle has been arrested on suspicion of abduction.
West Yorkshire police have said Shannon spent "a comfortable and settled night" watching films and playing with a kitten after being rescued from a flat in Batley Carr, West Yorkshire. Michael Donovan, a 39-year-old formerly known as Paul Drake remains in custody.
He and Shannon were found by police in two concealed compartments under a divan bed at a flat in Lidgate Gardens, Batley Carr, West Yorkshire on Friday afternoon.
Shannon's mother and stepfather Craig Meehan, 22, returned home late on Saturday afternoon after spending Friday night in a hotel.
They stood outside their Dewsbury home briefly to pose for photographers.
West Yorkshire police said Shannon had spent "a comfortable and settled night" watching films and playing with a kitten and was "starting on the road to recovery following her ordeal".
Leon Rose, Shannon Matthews' biological father, said when he saw his daughter he would "grab hold of her and give her a cuddle and tell her I love her".