Urgent search for missing Leeds teen Kaiden Hinds who vanished in Liverpool 12 days ago

An urgent search is underway for a Leeds teenager who was last seen in Liverpool 12 days ago.

West Yorkshire Police say they are getting increasingly concerned about 16-year-old Kaiden Hinds who has not been seen since 10.40pm on March 18.

Kaiden, who was reported missing from Liverpool, is originally from Leeds and known to frequent the Seacroft area of the city.

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West Yorkshire Police are now appealing for anyone with information to come forward.

A spokesperson for the force said: "Police in Leeds are concerned about the welfare of a teenager who has been reported missing.

"Kaiden Hinds, aged 16, has been reported missing from Liverpool, but is originally from Leeds and known to frequent the Seacroft area of Leeds.

"Officers are increasingly concerned about Kaiden’s welfare and would like to hear from anyone who may know of his whereabouts."

Anyone with information can contact West Yorkshire Police on 101 or online, quoting reference 13220148807.

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