A teenager at the centre of a missing persons appeal was last seen in Bootle at the weekend.
Paul Pilson went missing on Sunday, September 19, after being spotted last in Marian Square.
Police have said they are 'increasingly concerned' about the whereabouts of the 16-year-old.
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He is described as being white, 5ft 9in tall with light brown curly collar length hair and blue eyes.
When last spotted he was wearing blcak tracksuit bottoms, a grey Berghuas jacket and black Adidas trainers. He was also carrying a blue and grey backpack.
A Merseyside police spokesperson has asked for people to share the missing appeal to and help Paul Pilson.
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They said: "16-year-old Paul was last seen on Sunday 19 September in Marian Square, Bootle.
"He is white, 5ft 9in tall with light brown curly collar length hair and blue eyes.
"When he was last seen, Paul was wearing black tracksuit bottoms, a grey Berghaus jacket and black Adidas trainers. He was carrying a blue and grey Berghaus backpack.
"He is known to frequent the Marian Square area of Bootle.
"We are increasingly concerned about Paul’s whereabouts. Please pass on any sightings of Paul via: https://www.merseyside.police.uk/ro/report/mp/v2/report-sighting-of-missing-person-form/ or any other information to @MerPolCC, 101 or the charity Missing People on 116 000."
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