The family of a teenager believed to be in Oldham are appealing for him to come home as an appeal is launched to find the boy.

Chidiebube Ajere was last seen in Blackley, North Manchester, but Greater Manchester Police (GMP) have said in a post on their Manchester North Facebook page that he is believed in Chadderton.

Police said that the 17-year-old's family are concerned for him and are asking that he returns home soon.

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It is not known when the missing boy was last seen.

GMP have said they are looking to make sure Chidiebube is safe and well and are appealing to members of the public to help them find him.

Anyone who has seen Chidiebube or knows where he is is urged to call PC Helen McNeill on 07584 224 903.