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Olivia Williams

Son issues plea to Liverpool FC fans as dad 'vanishes' in Paris

*Update Jimmy has since been found*

A son has issued a plea to LFC fans as his dad vanishes in Paris.

James Hargreaves, 31, arrived in Paris on Thursday at around 9am with his 66-year-old dad, who has the same name but goes by Jimmy. They have travelled to the French capital for the Champions League final where Liverpool will play Real Madrid on Saturday.

The 31-year-old, from Norris Green, said he last saw his dad near Lush Bar on Rue des Dames at around 1.40am today. James said his dad went missing between the venue and the Novotol Suited Paris Montreuil Vincennes hotel, where they are staying.

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James said his dad does not have a mobile phone and has "no idea where we are staying." The 31-year-old said he has spoken to police in Paris and checked nearby bars.

Posting on Twitter, he wrote: "Any reds out and about in Paris, my dad has vanished. We’re staying at Novotol Montreuil Vincennes, can’t find him. Any help. Message us cheers."

James is urging LFC fans to keep an eye out for his dad and to contact him if anyone spots him. He told the ECHO: "Just to keep an eye out, he’s a sound fella and will talk to anyone, names Jimmy."

Jimmy is 66-year-old has grey hair, a beard and was wearing a green coat and red t-shirt. Since sharing his tweet appealing for people to help find his dad, James has had hundreds of messages of support.

The 66-year-old was last seen around nine hours ago. If anyone sees Jimmy, please contact @ScouseRepublic. For the latest news and breaking news visit liverpoolecho.co.uk/news

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