UPDATE: In a statement shared on Thursday, June 15, Merseyside Police confirmed Liam Derbyshire has been found
An urgent search for a missing teenager, last seen in Runcorn eight days ago, is underway.
Merseyside Police has appealed for information over the whereabouts of the 15-year-old.
A force spokesman said officers are becoming “increasingly concerned” for 15-year-old Liam Derbyshire.
Liam is white, 5ft 10ins tall, and slim with short dark brown hair.
He was possibly wearing a black bubble coat, tracksuit bottoms, trainers, and a black top.
Liam was last seen in Runcorn on Tuesday, July 6, and also has links across Merseyside.
Anyone who might have seen Liam is urged to report sightings via a missing person report form at merseyside.police.uk , and information can also be provided on Twitter @MerPolCC or by calling Missing People on 116 000.

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