Call 999 if you see this teenager missing for NINE days

A search is underway for a missing teenager, last seen nine days ago. Jayden Eccleston was last seen on Monday June 3.

The 15-year-old is from Llanrwst, North Wales, but was last seen in St Helens. He was seen near Francis Street, close to St Helens Junction station, on the line between Manchester and Liverpool.

Merseyside Police say they have also received reports of a new sighting of Jayden in St Helens. However, officers have not yet been able to speak to him and ensure he is safe.

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Jayden is known to visit St Helens, Haydock and Warrington, as well as North Wales. He is described as white, 5ft 3ins tall and of slim build.

Jayden has short, combed brown hair and blue eyes. He was last seen wearing a gray tracksuit, a dark coat and a black bucket hat.

A Merseyside Police spokesperson said today (June 12): “We continue to carry out extensive inquiries to find Jayden and are appealing to anyone who may have seen him to contact the police.” Anyone who sees Jayden is asked to call 999 immediately.

Information about Jayden's whereabouts can also be passed to police online, by messaging @MerPollCC on X or to the Merseyside Police contact center on Facebook. You can also call Merseyside Police on 101 or Missing People on 116 000.