A SEARCH has been launched to find a missing teenager.

Joshua Hamilton, 17, from St Helens, was last seen on July 10 on Joseph Street.

He is described as white, 5"8 tall, of a slim build with a pale complexion, clean shaven and with brown curly hair- although his hair may have been shaved short.

When he was last seen Joshua was wearing a black coat, grey tracksuit pants and black trainers.

He is known to visit the Sefton, Toxteth and Anfield areas of Merseyside.

A spokesman for Merseyside Police said: "Officers are making extensive efforts to find Joshua and return him home safely and would urge Joshua, anyone who knows his whereabouts, or who has seen a boy resembling him to call police on the 101."

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