Merseyside police urge people to avoid Crosby beach near the derelict Seaforth radar tower
A major search is taking place for a missing 14-year-old boy who had been swimming with friends in the River Mersey on Sunday evening.
Police said the emergency services received a report of concern at 7pm on Sunday for the safety of the boy, who had been swimming near the derelict Seaforth radar tower, off Crosby beach.