POLICE say that a boy who had gone missing from home has now been found.

Vinnie Lea, from St Helens, had been missing from home since Saturday evening, November 11.

Police issued an appeal over his whereabouts yesterday and extensive inquiries were carried out to find him.

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Vinnie is 4ft 11in tall, slim build with short brown hair and green eyes, and known to frequent Thatto Heath and Clinkham Wood.

Today, a Merseyside Police spokesman said: "Vinnie has now been found. Thank you for sharing this appeal."