Merseyside Police are appealing for information regarding the whereabouts of a 15-year-old boy.

The force is becoming increasingly concerned for Martane Butler.

Martane, who lives in Wirral, was last seen at 7.30pm, on Tuesday, April 19, in Toxteth.

He is 6ft tall, of medium build, with short curly brown hair, blue eyes and a fair complexion and speaks with a Liverpool accent.

He was last seen wearing a grey North Face jacket and tracksuit pants with white and blue Huraches trainers.

Martane is known to frequent the Toxteth area and also has links to the Blackburn area.

Officers would urge Martane or anyone who has seen him since Tuesday to contect them 0151 233 2321 or via the 101 number.