A SEARCH is under way to trace a missing 15-year-old boy who has links to Warrington.

Rio Lund was last seen at 11am on Saturday leaving Newton-le-Willows where he lives.

It is believed he was travelling to Warrington.

Extensive enquiries have been ongoing to locate the teenager.

He is described as white, 5ft 5ins, of a slim build and has brown curly hair.

Rio was last seen wearing a red coat, blue tracksuit pants and red trainers.

He is known to frequent the Warrington area.

Anyone with information can call Cheshire Police on 101 quoting incident number 330 of April 25 or the independent charity Missing People by calling 116 000 or by emailing 116000@missingpeople.org.uk.