The search continues for a missing 22-year-old man last seen heading towards Wylam from Wylam Bridge shortly after midnight on Saturday, August 15. Extensive enquiries are ongoing to locate Liam, including searches of the River Tyne, with Northumbria Police and his family growing increasingly concerned for his welfare.
When and where was Liam last seen?
Liam was last seen at about 12:20am on Saturday, August 15, heading towards Wylam from Wylam Bridge. He had spent Friday night with friends and was reported missing to Northumbria Police on Saturday afternoon. Following the report, police have been searching the River Tyne as it is currently believed that Liam has entered the water.
Description and clothing
Liam is described as a white man, 6ft 3ins tall, of medium build with dark hair, and has tattoos down his right arm. He was last seen wearing black joggers, black Nike trainers, a black t-shirt with white text and a diamond logo on the back, and a gold chain.
Events before disappearance
Liam had spent the night with friends prior to his disappearance. He was on Wylam Bridge at the time of a collision involving a vehicle and a group of pedestrians. Northumbria Police said Liam was not an occupant of the vehicle, and there are no reports suggesting he was injured in the collision. He subsequently left the scene, and enquiries are ongoing to locate him.
Officers received a report of a disturbance at a nearby premises and a subsequent collision on Wylam Bridge involving a vehicle and a group of pedestrians prior to Liam's disappearance. A man and woman, each in their 20s, sustained serious injuries which are not believed to be life-threatening.
Arrests and appeals
Two occupants of the vehicle fled the scene on foot before police arrival, but two men aged 22 and 23 have since been arrested in connection with the report. They have been released on bail pending further enquiries.
Anyone with information which could help should send Northumbria Police a direct message on social media or use the live chat and report forms on the Force's website. Those unable to contact via those ways should call 101, quoting reference number NP-20260815-0424.
Detective Chief Inspector Sarah Robson from Northumbria Police said: "Our searches for Liam continue but due to a range of factors, we are unable to provide a timescale for how long we will be searching in the area. We will continue to support his family, and we would ask the public to avoid speculation both online and in the community. We would like to thank our colleagues from North of Tyne Mountain and Northumberland National Park Mountain Rescue teams for their continued support and all those who have helped with the searches so far."
