Search continues for missing 19-year-old Tom Dingle with links to Lancaster

Police are continuing the search for a 19-year-old man with links to Lancaster who has been missing since the early hours of Saturday.

Tom Dingle was reported missing after he was last seen on Stonemill Rise in Wigan at around 12.30am on Saturday, December 13.

Officers believe Tom was later seen around ten minutes later, at approximately 12.40am, on Mill Lane heading towards Appley Lane North.

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Police are continuing the search for 19-year-old Tom Dingle with links to Lancaster | Lancashire Police

Tom is described as 5ft 11in tall, with short black hair.

When he was last seen he was wearing a black Vans hoodie, black jeans and black Doc Marten shoes, and was carrying a backpack over his shoulder.

A spokesman for Lancashire Police said: “Our enquiries to find Tom are very much ongoing.

“As part of those enquiries, you will see our officers in and around Appley Bridge.

“If you have seen Tom or have any information that could help us find him please feel free to approach them as they carry out their duties.”

Police are also appealing for CCTV or dashcam footage that may show Tom in the Stonemill Rise or Appley Lane North areas between 12.30am and 12.40am on Saturday.

Tom has links to Appley Bridge and Lancaster.

Anyone who sees Tom is urged to call 999 immediately so officers can ensure his safety.

Information or relevant footage can also be reported to police on 101, quoting log 0120 of December 13.

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