A MISSING teenager who has links to St Helens has been found "safe and well", say police.

Leon Robinson, 16, had last been seen at his home address in Ruskin Street, Widnes earlier this month.

Merseyside Police issued an appeal to trace Leon, who has links to St Helens, this morning. 

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Leon is described as white, 5ft 4in, shoulder length wavy blond hair with a centre parting, and a slim build.

When last seen, he was wearing a dark North Face top and bottoms.

Police have this afternoon confirmed that leon has been found "safe and well".