CONCERN is growing for the welfare of a teenager who was reported missing last week. 

Owen Williams, from Wallasey, was last seen on Wednesday afternoon in Grove Road, Birkenhead.

The 17-year-old is 6ft tall, of slim build, with a fair complexion, brown eyes and short blonde hair.

When last seen, he was wearing a black jacket, grey combats, black trainers and a green rucksack.

He has links to Wirral and Scotland.

If you have seen Owen or know where he is, contact @MerPolCC, 101 or via Missing People on 116 000.