DETECYIVES need your help in their search for a missing Wirral teenager.

Jacob McGrotty, 16, was last seen at Hamilton Square train station in Birkenhead on Monday, December 23.

He is described as a white, 5ft 7in tall, of slim build with short dark brown hair and a tanned complexion.

When last seen he was wearing dark grey jogging pants, a black puffer jacket with a hood, a grey beanie hat and black trainers.

He is known to frequent the Southport, Blackpool and Wigan areas.

Anyone who has seen Jacob or knows of his whereabout is asked to DM @MerPolCC, call 101 or contact @missingpeople on 116 000.