Boy, 14, who has been missing for four days 'may have travelled to Preston'

A missing 14-year-old boy from Greater Manchester may have made his way to Preston, according to police.

Niall Farmer, from Greater Manchester, was last seen in Leigh shortly before midnight on Sunday, February 14.

Police believe he has since travelled to Preston and has links to the Savick and Larches areas of the city.

Officers have now released a picture of Niall and are appealing for the public's help to find him.

Niall Farmer, from Greater Manchester, was last seen on February 14. (Credit: Lancashire Police)placeholder image
Niall Farmer, from Greater Manchester, was last seen on February 14. (Credit: Lancashire Police)

Anyone with information has been urged to contact police by calling 101, quoting LC-20210215-0125.

For immediate sightings call 999.

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