Officers are appealing for help finding teenager Tivarnie Gayle, who has gone missing from the Flagg area.

The 13-year-old was last seen yesterday afternoon and could possibly be trying to make his way to Leek or Stoke.

We have officers out searching but due to the time of day, we are growing concerned for his welfare and are asking for the public's help.

He is mixed race, about 5ft 7ins, and of stocky build. He was last seen wearing a black woolly hat, black puffer jacket, black hoodie, dark blue Nike jogging bottoms and sky blue trainers.

Have you seen Tivarnie? Do you know where he might be now?

Anyone with information should contact us immediately using one of the below methods, quoting incident 728 of 22 January:

• Facebook – send a private message to /DerbyshireConstabulary
• Twitter – direct message the contact centre on @DerPolContact
• Website – complete the online contact form https://bit.ly/3wX8Fr3.
• Phone – call 101

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