Merseyside Police is appealing for information to help trace a missing 16-year-old male from Spital.

David Regan Ashworth was last heard from on Friday 22 July and has not been seen or heard from since. Extensive enquiries have been ongoing to locate him.

He is described as white, 5ft 5in tall, with short dark brown hair. He speaks with a Liverpool accent.

When he was last seen David was wearing a navy blue t-shirt, navy blue tracksuit trousers, a blue jacket with bright orange toggles and black Nike trainers.

He is known to frequent the South Park and Stanley Road areas of Bootle and the Walton Road area of Kirkdale.

Police officers are making extensive efforts to find David and return him home safely and would urge David, anyone who knows his whereabouts, or who has seen a male resembling him, to call 0151 233 2321 or the 101 number.

Alternatively information can be left with the independent charity Missing People by calling 116 000 or by emailing 116000@missingpeople.org.uk.