POLICE are concerned for the safety of a 15-year-old boy who was last seen leaving Newton-le-Willows on Saturday.

Rio Lund, who lives in Newton-le-Willows, was last seen at 11am on Saturday April 22, leaving the area to go to Warrington.

He is described as white, 5ft 5in tall and of a slim build, with brown curly hair.

He was last seen he was wearing a red coat, blue tracksuit pants and red trainers.

He is known to frequent the Warrington area.

Police officers in Merseyside and Cheshire are making extensive efforts to find Rio and would urge him, or anyone who knows his whereabouts, to call Cheshire Police on the 101 number quoting log 330 of 25/4.

Alternatively call independent charity Missing People by calling 116 000 or by emailing 116000@missingpeople.org.uk