CUMBRIA Police are appealing for information as they search for a missing 17-year-old from Wigton. 

Christopher Alexander was last seen in the area of North View, Wigton at 5:30pm on Monday, October 28.

A Cumbria Police spokesperson said: "Police are concerned for the welfare of Christopher who was last seen in the area of North View, Wigton at 5:30pm on October 28.

"Anyone with information should contact police on 101.

"Officers would also like to urge Christopher to contact this number if he sees this appeal."