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.

Collage of a young man in a running vest and a blurry image of the same man from behind.Police and Liam’s family have become increasingly concerned for his safety Credit: Northumbria Police A concrete and stone bridge spanning a river, with trees and houses on the far bank.Liam was last seen heading towards Wylam from Wylam Bridge in the early hours of Saturday morning (stock) Credit: Alamy

His disappearance has sparked a massive search with a large number of police vehicles and mountain rescue teams deployed yesterday.

Liam is described by cops as a white man, 6ft 3ins tall, of medium build with dark hair.

Police added that he also has tattoos down his right arm.

He 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.

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.