URGENT SEARCH FOR THREE MISSING SCHOOLBOYS, AGED 12 AND 13, AFTER THEY DISAPPEAR IN GREATER MANCHESTER

Riley, Noah and Kian were last seen near a tram stop in Stretford. Police have appealed for information as concern grows over the whereabouts of the three children.

An urgent search has been launched for three schoolboys aged just 12 and 13 after they were reported missing in Greater Manchester, England.

Riley, Noah and Kian were last seen at Stretford Metrolink tram stop at approximately 6:50 p.m. on Saturday, October 17, 2026, according to reports published on October 19.

Greater Manchester Police have expressed growing concern for the boys’ welfare and are appealing to the public for any information that could help establish where they are.

At this stage, it is not known whether the three youngsters are still together or whether they went their separate ways after the last reported sighting.

Police release descriptions of the missing boys

Authorities have shared descriptions of the children and the clothing they were reportedly wearing when they were last seen, hoping that members of the public may recognise them.

Riley, 13, is described as being approximately 4 feet 9 inches tall, with a slim build, freckles and curly blonde hair. He was last seen wearing a black Adidas tracksuit top, a green North Face coat and black Adidas tracksuit bottoms.

Noah, 12, was reportedly wearing an all-black outfit, including a tracksuit, a black T-shirt, a black sweatshirt and a black jacket featuring Reebok branding on the back.

Kian, 12, is described as approximately 5 feet 5 inches tall, with a slim build and blonde hair. He was last seen wearing a black tracksuit, black trainers and a purple T-shirt.

Police are urging anyone who may have seen the boys or noticed anything unusual around Stretford that evening to come forward.

Concern grows as families await answers

The disappearance of three children has prompted an urgent appeal for information, with their safety the immediate priority.

Investigators are seeking to establish the boys’ movements after their last reported sighting. Information from witnesses, including anyone who may have encountered them on public transport or in nearby areas, could help officers piece together their whereabouts.

However, no confirmed information in the reports cited here establishes what happened after the boys were last seen. There is also no verified evidence in those reports to suggest that a particular person or criminal incident was responsible.

Authorities are asking the public to share reliable information rather than speculation that could cause further distress or interfere with efforts to locate the children.

How the public can help

Anyone with information about Riley, Noah or Kian should contact Greater Manchester Police on 101, quoting the relevant missing-person appeal, or use the force’s official reporting channels.

Anyone who believes they have located a missing child in immediate danger should contact emergency services.

Even seemingly minor details about a possible sighting could assist police in establishing the boys’ last known movements.

For now, the search continues, and the priority remains finding all three children and confirming that they are safe.

If you have seen Riley, Noah or Kian, or have information that could help police, please contact the authorities directly.