Two teenagers missing from Manchester for four days are thought to be in the North East.

Police are appealing for help to find 15-year-olds Rueben and Liam who were last seen in the North West on Wednesday (September 25).

It is thought the pair are in the Stockton area, and anyone who sees them is being asked to contact officers on 101.

Reuben is described as a white Caribbean male, of slim build with mousy brown hair which is loosely permed. When he was last seen, he was wearing a black tracksuit, trainers, windbreaker and carrying a backpack.

Liam is described as slim build with mousy brown hair which is loosely permed. He has his ears pierced and when he was last seen, he was wearing a black Nike tracksuit and black and white Nike trainers.

A Cleveland Police spokesperson said: "If anyone thinks they might have seen either Reuben or Liam please contact police. Dial 101, press 1 and pass information to the control room quoting reference number SE24186135."

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