Police 'deeply concerned' for missing boy, 15, as fresh appeal issued

Police say they are 'deeply concerned' for the wellbeing of a teenage boy who has been missing for over a week.

Tyler, whose surname has not been disclosed, was last seen in Denton, Tameside, at about 2:30pm on Friday (October 4). He is described as 5ft 7ins tall with brown curly shoulder-length hair, which is possibly in a ponytail.

Officers now say they have had 'multiple confirmed sightings' of him over the week, but Tyler has not yet been located. Police believe he is 'frequenting' Manchester city centre and using public transport to travel around.

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He was last seen wearing light grey bottoms, a white or grey hoodie, black trainers and a black puffy coat. A photo of Tyler was shared by Greater Manchester Police, who urged anyone with information to get in touch immediately.

"We continue to be deeply concerned about missing Tyler (15)," GMP said in a statement on Saturday (October 12).

"Our searches are ongoing and we’ve had two confirmed sightings of him this week. These are on Derbyshire Lane in Stretford at 2.30pm on Monday 7 October and Palatine Road in Manchester between 6 and 6.30pm on Tuesday 8 October. We also believe he was at Victoria Station Metrolink stop on Wednesday 9 October.

We believe Tyler is frequenting Manchester City Centre and using public transport to travel around. Anyone with information should contact us on 0161 856 1302 or 101, quoting log 3322 of 05/10/24."