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Adam Pickup: Two arrested over missing Manchester teenager Adam Pickup: Two arrested over missing Manchester teenager
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Two men have been arrested by police investigating the disappearance of a 17-year-old boy who failed to return home after a night out.Two men have been arrested by police investigating the disappearance of a 17-year-old boy who failed to return home after a night out.
Adam Pickup, of Stockport, Greater Manchester, was last seen after going out with friends in Manchester city centre.Adam Pickup, of Stockport, Greater Manchester, was last seen after going out with friends in Manchester city centre.
He left the Fab Cafe in Portland Street at about 03:20 GMT on Saturday and was last seen on CCTV walking along Oxford Street at about 03:30 GMT.He left the Fab Cafe in Portland Street at about 03:20 GMT on Saturday and was last seen on CCTV walking along Oxford Street at about 03:30 GMT.
Police say they are concerned for him.Police say they are concerned for him.
'Stepping up search''Stepping up search'
They say he appeared to be speaking to a man and woman when he was last seen.They say he appeared to be speaking to a man and woman when he was last seen.
Superintendent John Berry said: "We are extremely concerned for Adam's welfare and we are stepping up our searches.Superintendent John Berry said: "We are extremely concerned for Adam's welfare and we are stepping up our searches.
"If you have any information about his whereabouts or you remember seeing Adam we would urge you to get in touch and tell us where you saw him or where he may have been going."If you have any information about his whereabouts or you remember seeing Adam we would urge you to get in touch and tell us where you saw him or where he may have been going.
"In particular, while he was walking up Oxford Street Adam appears to be walking alongside a couple and speaking to them. "In particular, while he was walking up Oxford Street, Adam appears to be walking alongside a couple and speaking to them.
"If this was you please get in touch and tell us what you know. We are trying to trace Adam's movements and at this point it is not clear what direction he goes in. This couple may have vital information to help us find him.""If this was you please get in touch and tell us what you know. We are trying to trace Adam's movements and at this point it is not clear what direction he goes in. This couple may have vital information to help us find him."
Glasses and scarfGlasses and scarf
Adam is described as white, 6ft 2in tall, slim with mousey brown hair. He was wearing a maroon long-sleeved collared shirt, black jeans and black leather Nike trainers with white soles.Adam is described as white, 6ft 2in tall, slim with mousey brown hair. He was wearing a maroon long-sleeved collared shirt, black jeans and black leather Nike trainers with white soles.
The man and woman are described as being white, both with dark hair and wearing dark clothing. The man appears to be wearing glasses and a blue scarf.The man and woman are described as being white, both with dark hair and wearing dark clothing. The man appears to be wearing glasses and a blue scarf.
A Greater Manchester Police (GMP) spokeswoman said: "Police have arrested two men as part of their inquiries to locate the missing man Adam Pickup.A Greater Manchester Police (GMP) spokeswoman said: "Police have arrested two men as part of their inquiries to locate the missing man Adam Pickup.
"They are currently in police custody for questioning. Inquiries are ongoing to find Adam and police continue to appeal to anyone who may have seen him or knows of his whereabouts.""They are currently in police custody for questioning. Inquiries are ongoing to find Adam and police continue to appeal to anyone who may have seen him or knows of his whereabouts."