Police launch urgent appeal for missing boy last seen near Wigan

Jon Macpherson & Jon Macpherson & Nicole Wootton-Cane

29 June 2024 at 0:00 pm·1-min read

Zak is missing from home — -Credit: (Image: No credit)

Police have expressed 'real concern' for a boy named Zak who is currently missing from his home. Zak was last seen in Upholland at 5.30pm on Friday (June 28).

He was wearing a grey T-shirt with black writing, grey shorts and grey NIKE trainers at the time of his disappearance. Lancashire Constabulary has not released Zak's surname but describes him as being 5ft 10ins tall, slim, with short mousy brown hair.

A picture of Zak has been shared on social media by officers who are urging anyone with information to come forward. A spokesperson for the force said: "This is Zak. He's currently missing from home and we're really concerned for his welfare, so are now asking the public for help," reports Lancs Live.

They added: "Zak was last seen in Upholland at 17:30 on 28/06/2024. When he was last seen he was wearing a grey t-shirt with black writing, grey shorts and grey NIKE trainers.

"He is described as 5"10, of slim build, with mousy brown short hair. If you have any information that could help us find Zak, please contact us on 101 quoting 1698 25/06/2024. ".

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