Police search for missing boy after 21 years

British and Greek police reopen an investigation into the disappearance of British toddler Ben Needham, who disappeared on the Greek island of Kos 21 years ago.

Ben went missing when he was just under two years old.

(SOUNDBITE) (English) SOUTH YORKSHIRE POLICE DETECTIVE SUPERINTENDENT, MATT FENWICK, SAYING:

"We are here to support the Greek authorities... and also to support the Needham family. They have a missing toddler. I know it is 21 years ago but what wouldn't a parent go through to find her child?"

At least two dogs - trained in sniffing out human remains - were brought into the search.

The search is being conducted to investigate the possibility that Ben fell into a hole during construction work in the area.

An extensive search was carried out 21 years ago when the boy went missing near the home where his grandparents and mother were holidaying.