Police have issued an urgent appeal for help to track down a missing teenage boy last seen in Piccadilly Gardens.

Romeo Francis Dewhurst, from Greater Manchester, was last seen in Piccadilly Gardens on Monday night (June 17) and is known to frequent the Ashton, Harpurhey, Moston areas.

The 13-year-old was last spotted wearing a Monterex green / blue tracksuit, black Nike trainers and a black Berghaus gilet, police said.

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He is described as being 5ft 7in tall, with long hair likely to be tied back.

Romeo Francis Dewhurst, 13, is missing

Anyone with information on his whereabouts is urged to contact Greater Manchester Police as soon as possible.PC Helen McNiell can be contacted on 07584 224903 if you have any information.