Police are appealing for the public's help to trace 14-year-old Josh Brady who has been reported missing from Southport.



Josh (pictured) was last seen on 12 October 2018 in the Southport area.

He is white, 4ft 11in tall, with shoulder-length blonde/light brown hair, with brown eyes, a fresh complexion. He has a Liverpool accent.

When he went missing, Josh was wearing a blue padded jacket, black pants with grey on the knees and walking boots. He was carrying a white JD sports bag.

He is known to frequent the Kirkby area.

Police officers are making extensive efforts to find Josh and return him safely and would urge Josh, anyone who knows his whereabouts, or who has seen a boy resembling him to contact @MerPolCC, call 101 or the independent charity Missing People by calling 116 000 or by emailing 116000@missingpeople.org.uk.