Police make urgent appeal for 11-year-old boy who has run away from home

An appeal for a missing 11-year-old boy who has run away from home has been issued by Greater Manchester Police.

Lance Ricketts of Cherington Close, Northern Moor, Wythenshawe was last seen at 4.30pm today - Wednesday September 14. He is said to be wearing black tracksuit bottoms with a blue/dark coloured top with white stripes on the sleeves that has a hood and grey trainers that have a luminous green rim on them.

Officers took to social media to say they are becoming increasingly concerned about him and want to make sure he is safe and well.

Anyone with information should contact 101 quoting 22021/140922 or gmp.police.uk

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