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Ashlie Blakey

Police 'increasingly concerned' over missing man last seen in Wigan

Police are becoming 'increasingly concerned' about the welfare of a missing man who was last seen in Wigan.

Benjamin, whose last name has not been given, was last seen at around 7pm last night (August 1). He was spotted leaving his home on Newgate Avenue in the Appleby Bridge area.

He is described as a white male who is around 5ft 9in tall. He is of slim build with short, fair-coloured hair.

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Benjamin was last seen wearing a grey/navy top with dark shorts and grey Adidas trainers, police said. He was also carrying a grey rucksack.

Officers shared a picture of him as part of an appeal on social media. Alongside the photo, Greater Manchester Police said: "#MISSING | Officers are becoming increasingly concerned about Benjamin and want to make sure he is safe and well. He was last seen leaving his home address on Newgate Avenue in the Appley Bridge area of #Wigan."

Anyone with information about where Benjamin is should call police on 101 quoting log 3777 of 01/08/2022 or use the website gmp.police.uk.

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