POLICE are appealing to the public to help find a missing teenager from Bury.

Matthew Young, 17, was last seen on Broad Street, Bury at around 2.30pm on Wednesday, September 9.

Matthew is described as a white, 6ft tall male, of slim build with ginger hair and glasses. He was last seen wearing a green jacket, dark jeans, black boots and was carrying a black ruck sack.

Matthew failed to return home after attending college for the day which is out of character for him.

Officers are becoming increasingly concerned about Matthew and want to make sure he is safe and well.

Anyone with information about Matthew’s whereabouts should contact police on 0161 856 8172.