Missing Preston teenager who disappeared four days ago leaves police increasingly worried

An urgent appeal has been launched to find a missing 16-year-old boy who was last seen in Preston four days ago.

William Cowell, 16, went missing from the Preston area on Saturday (June 27) and has not been seen since.

He was last seen wearing a a long grey-sleeved Under Armour top with orange writing, black shorts, black Adidas trainers and a snood face covering, according to police.

Police are becoming "increasing concerned" for William's welfare and have launched an urgent appeal to find him.

Anybody with information about his whereabouts should contact police by calling 101, quoting log number LC-20200629-1485.

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