POLICE have issued an appeal to help trace a 15-year-old boy who hasn't been seen since Friday, November 11.

Joseph ‘Terence’ Maughan, who has been living in Billinge, was last seen at a railway station in St Helens although police did not specify which.

He is described as white, 5ft 11in tall, of slim build, with dark brown hair. He speaks with a southern accent.

When he was last seen he was wearing a grey hooded top, light blue jeans and white trainers and carrying a yellow JD drawstring bag.

It is believed that Joseph travels around the country.

Anyone who has seen Joseph or knows his whereabouts is asked to contact the police on 101 or the Missing Persons charity on 116 000. Alternatively they can email the charity on 116000@missing people.org.uk