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Mountain rescue teams have entered the River Tyne in a desperate search for a missing young man.
Police are trying to locate Liam, who was last seen heading towards Wylam from Wylam Bridge, in Northumberland, shortly after midnight on Saturday (August 15).
The 22-year-old, from Northumberland, is described as a white man, 6ft 3ins tall, of medium build with dark hair.
Missing Liam
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He has tattoos down his right arm.
A missing persons appeal was launched on Sunday morning at 11am and, since then, mountain rescue teams have been drafted in to help with the search efforts.
New pictures show the Northumberland National Park Mountain Rescue Team searching for Liam today (August 17) in Wylam.
Police and mountain rescue teams are searching for missing Liam.
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Northumbria Police said Liam’s family was growing “increasingly concerned” for his welfare yesterday and urged anyone with information to get in touch.
Police and mountain rescue teams are searching for missing Liam.
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He was last seen wearing black joggers, black Nike trainers, a black T-shirt with large text and a diamond logo on the back, and a gold chain.
“Liam or anyone who knows where he might be, should send us a DM on social media or use the live chat and report forms on our website,” a spokesperson said.
Please quote reference number: NP-20260815-0424.