Disappearance of Jordan Ratcliffe

Jordan Ratcliffe disappeared from Manchester on 31 August 2008 when he was 16 years old.

Background Ratcliffe grew up in Moston, Manchester. He was described as being well-known and well-liked and supported Manchester United F.C. He attended the North Manchester school for boys.

Ratcliffe was white, medium build, tall with brown eyes and short ginger hair. Pierce instructed Ratcliffe to call her once he was settled, though he never did. This is the last confirmed sighting of Ratcliffe. Ratcliffe was due to visit the Men's Direct Hostel in Longsight, a homeless shelter, but he never arrived.

Ratcliffe was believed to be carrying a backpack containing a packet of crisps and five pounds cash. At the time of his disappearance Ratcliffe was wearing black trainers, black Nike tracksuit bottoms and a grey and black jacket.

In April 2017, Ashton Canal was drained as part of the search for Ratcliffe, though no body was discovered.