Urgent search for missing man, 22, last seen near bridge in early hours as cops release CCTV

COPS and emergency services have launched an urgent search for a missing 22-year-old man who was last spotted near a bridge. Liam, was last seen heading towards Wylam from Wylam Bridge in Northumberland, in the early hours of Saturday morning. Police and Liam’s family have become increasingly concerned for his safety Credit: Northumbria Police Liam was last seen heading towards Wylam from Wylam Bridge in the early hours of Saturday morning (stock) Credit: Alamy But Liam has not been seen since and his disappearance has sparked a massive search in the area with a large number of police vehicles and mountain rescue teams deployed yesterday. He is described by cops as a white man, 6ft 3ins tall, of medium build with dark hair. Sign up for The Sun newsletter Thank you! Police added that he also has tattoos down his right arm. Liam was last seen wearing black joggers, black Nike trainers and a black t-shirt with white text and a diamond logo on the back,. Northumbria Police have released a CCTV image of what he was wearing when last spotted. Liam is also believed to be wearing a gold chain, the force added. His family are growing increasingly concerned for his welfare, said Northumbria Police. A large number of police vehicles and mountain rescue teams were spotted entering the water near Wylam Bridge on Sunday as a search began. Most read in The Sun Emergency services have been scouring the River Tyne and are understood to be searching for Liam. Anyone who has seen Liam or knows where he might be is asked to contact Northumbria Police by sending a direct message on social media or using the live chat and report forms on the force’s website. Anyone contacting Northumbria Police can use reference number: NP-20260815-0424. It comes after emergency services were called to Wylam Bridge in the early hours of Saturday morning following a collision involving a pedestrian. The crash happened shortly after midnight and an ambulance crew treated one person at the scene before taking them to hospital. The extent of the person’s injuries are currently unknown.