A search is underway to find a missing teenager was was last seen in Oldham at the beginning of the week.

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) have shared on their social media pages that they are searching for a teenage boy named Ashraf.

Police have said Ashraf was last seen on Olivers Court in Oldham at 8am on Monday (September 2).

He has been described as 5ft 7in tall with a medium build and has dark brown curly hair which is short on the back and sides.

Ashraf may also have some facial hair.

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Officers are becoming increasingly concerned for Ashraf and are looking to make sure he is found safe and well.

Police are now appealing to members of the public for their help in the search for Ashraf.

Anyone with any information about his whereabouts is urged to get in touch with police by calling 101 and quoting the reference number MSP/06QQ/0001941/24.

Members of the public should always call 999 in an emergency.