Police are appealing to the public for help in finding a 14-year-old boy who has been missing for 18 days.

Amin was last seen in Bolton on June 12 around 12:30pm, with the police becoming increasingly concerned for his welfare.

Amin is described by police as a black Somalian male who is around five feet and five inches tall and of slim build.

He has black hair in an afro in short plaits and is believed to be wearing a black Puma tracksuit, white trainers, a burgundy bandana, and a coronavirus protective black face mask.

A post on GMP Bolton North's Facebook page publicised the police's appeal for public information as Amin has been missing for 18 days now.

It read: "Can you help police find a missing boy from Bolton?

"Amin, age 14, was last seen about 12:30 12/06/20 in Bolton.

"Officers are becoming increasingly concerned for Amin and want to make sure he is safe and well."

Anyone with information about Amin's whereabouts are asked to contact police on 0161 856 5620.