Urgent search underway to locate missing teen who vanished in Liverpool
Cayden Sweeney, 14, was reported missing in Liverpool on Thursday afternoon
Police have launched an urgent appeal to find a missing teenager who disappeared from the city.
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Cayden Sweeney, 14, was reported missing from Dovecot in Liverpool at around 1pm on Thursday afternoon.
A probe is now underway to find Cayden, who is described as being around 6ft tall and slim with blonde hair.
Merseyside Police say he was last seen wearing a black Nike jacket with tracksuit bottoms, black trainers and carrying a bag.
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They also added he has links to Kensington, the city centre, and Southport, and urged people to call 999 if they see him.
A statement shared on social media read: "Please share and help us find a missing teenager from Dovecot.
"Cayden Sweeney, aged 14, was reported missing at around 1pm today (Thursday 9 October) and enquiries are ongoing to find him.
"He is described as being around 6ft tall, has a slim build, blonde hair and green eyes. When last seen he was wearing a black Nike jacket and tracksuit bottoms, black trainers and he had a bag.
"Cayden has links to Kensington, the city centre and Southport.
"If you see Cayden please call 999 so we can make sure he's safe."