Police are asking for help to find 16-year-old boy Paul Cottam, who has been missing since December 28.

Paul is described as a white male, slim build, blond curly hair, fair skin and a spot next to his lip. He is wearing a thin black North Face jacket, dark coloured jogging bottoms and trainers.

He may be wearing thin black cycling gloves.

He has connections to the Fulwood, Frenchwood, Avenham, Fishwick, Callon and Moor Park areas of Preston.
Paul is also known to have links to the Blackpool area too.

If you have any information that could help with the whereabouts of Paul – please contact the police on 101 quoting log number 0347 of 29 December.