Ex-Man United star issues heartfelt plea to find missing son

Ex-Manchester United defender Paul McGrath (left) put out a Twitter plea to find his missing son [Courtesy]

Former Manchester United star Paul McGrath has issued a heartfelt plea to find his missing son, Paul.

McGrath confirmed that police have been notified by his son's disappearance, but asked for the help of social media to help spread the word.

He added the family are understandably "very concerned."

In a Twitter post alongside a picture of him and his son, McGrath wrote: "Please re-tweet. Looking for social media help, please.

"Has anyone seen my son Paul in or around Hale, Manchester, London or any airports in the past few days?

"Police have been informed but we are very concerned and someone somewhere might have spotted him."

McGrath's followers got to work re-tweeting the post making useful suggestions immediately in the hope that someone will have information to aid Paul's safe return.

Please retweet. Looking for social media help please.
Has anyone seen my son Paul in around Hale, Manchester , London or any airports in the past few days? Police have been informed but we are very concerned and someone somewhere might have spotted him #thankyou pic.twitter.com/qebz5ks9MA

— Paul McGrath (@Paulmcgrath5) July 25, 2019

 

Others sent their best wishes to McGrath.

"Let's hope he's found safe and sound really soon Paul. Fingers crossed for you," wrote one follower.

Another added: "Hope he turns up Paul safe. I'm sure he will."