URGENT SEARCH FOR THREE MISSING SCHOOLBOYS, AGED 12 AND 13 — LAST SEEN AT TRAM STOP IN GREATER MANCHESTER

GREATER MANCHESTER, ENGLAND — Police have launched an urgent search for three schoolboys aged just 12 and 13 after they disappeared following their last reported sighting at a tram stop, prompting growing concern for their safety.

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

Greater Manchester Police have appealed to the public for information, saying officers are increasingly concerned about the boys’ welfare.

It remains unclear whether the three children are still together or have separated since they were last seen.

For their families, the uncertainty surrounding their whereabouts has left a deeply worrying wait for answers as police work to establish their last known movements.

THREE BOYS DISAPPEAR AFTER LAST SIGHTING

The circumstances surrounding the boys’ disappearance have not been fully established.

Investigators are working to determine where the children went after they were reportedly seen at Stretford Metrolink stop and whether anyone may have seen them in the hours that followed.

Police have not publicly confirmed what led to the disappearance or whether there are any specific circumstances suggesting that the boys are in immediate danger.

However, given their young ages, officers have stressed the importance of locating them and confirming that they are safe.

Authorities are asking anyone who may have seen the boys, spoken to them or noticed anything unusual around the tram stop to come forward.

POLICE RELEASE DESCRIPTIONS OF THE MISSING CHILDREN

Officers have released descriptions of all three boys in the hope that members of the public will recognize them.

Riley, 13, is approximately 4 feet 9 inches tall and has a slim build, freckles and blonde curly hair.

He was last seen wearing a black Adidas tracksuit top, black Adidas tracksuit bottoms and a green North Face coat.

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

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

Police hope that the distinctive clothing and physical descriptions will help witnesses identify the boys and provide information that could assist the search.

AUTHORITIES URGE THE PUBLIC TO COME FORWARD

Greater Manchester Police are appealing to anyone with information about the boys’ whereabouts to contact officers.

Even seemingly minor details could help investigators reconstruct the children’s movements after their last reported sighting.

Authorities have not established whether the boys remain together, making information about each child’s possible movements particularly important.

Anyone who believes they have seen Riley, Noah or Kian, or who has information that could help police locate them, is urged to contact Greater Manchester Police on 101.

Members of the public should call 999 if they have an immediate emergency.

FAMILIES WAIT FOR ANSWERS

The disappearance of three children has prompted an urgent appeal for public assistance as officers work to establish what happened after the boys were last seen.

At this stage, there is no confirmed public explanation for their disappearance, and police have not announced any findings that would establish where they may have gone.

Investigators are continuing their efforts to locate the children and reassure their families that they are safe.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Greater Manchester Police.

This is a developing story. The information above reflects reports available as of October 21, 2026. No outcome to the search has been independently confirmed in the sources consulted.