Police increasingly concerned for a missing 13-year-old boy with links to Wigan borough

Police searching for a schoolboy who hasn’t been seen for 25 days have extended their search into Wigan borough.

By Charles Graham

Published 15th Nov 2022, 17:50 BST

Updated 15th Nov 2022, 17:50 BST

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Jenson Portch, aged just 13, was reported missing from his home in Bolton since Friday October 21.

Searches of that borough have so far drawn a blank and now GMP Leigh, Atherton and Hindley, say there are possibilities that he is now in the Leigh area.

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Jenson was last seen wearing a grey and black Berghaus zip jacket and black tracksuit pants

A spokesperson said: “Officers are becoming increasingly concerned about Jenson and want to make sure he is safe and well.

“Please contact GMP on 101 or via the online reporting system at https://www.gmp.police.uk/ using MFH reference number MSP/06KK/0003446/22 with any information or sightings.”