MISSING: HAVE YOU SEEN ANTHONY BATES FROM IRLAM?

He is white, around 5ft 8in tall with shaven brown hair and stubble. 

It’s believed he’s wearing a grey zipped hooded top, dark grey jogging bottoms and a white Adidas baseball cap with green writing. He may also be wearing white and red Nike Air Max trainers. 

Inspector Darryl Codling of GMP’s Salford Borough, said: “Since we were informed that Anthony was missing, we’ve searched a number of areas and examined CCTV in hope that we can find him and reunite him with his family. 

“Unfortunately, at this time, we haven’t yet been able to do that so we need people to help us and call us as a matter of urgency if they see him. 

“Anthony, if you see this, please make contact with us or your family so we know that you are okay. Your girlfriend, Genna, wants you to know how much she loves you and wants you to get in touch.” 

Anyone who sees Anthony or knows where he is, should contact police on 101 quoting reference number 78 of 01/11/17 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.