A LITTLE boy was found wandering the streets alone "without shoes or a coat" in freezing temperatures.

       The tot, three, was walking around a busy street in Liverpool on his own just after 9.30am this morning.

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       The three-year-old boy was found 'without shoes or a coat' wandering on his own Credit: Google

       Witnesses described the little boy as being found "without shoes or a coat on" despite the freezing weather.

       An alarmed member of the public called the police to report the lone boy wandering around the streets.

       And they also took to social media in case anyone had any further information.

       Police confirmed that the three-year-old was found alone on Smithdown Road.

       Officers returned the boy to his home address and the force said he is "safe and well."

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       Merseyside Police said: "We were contacted at 9.35am today (Thursday) to reports a three year-old boy had been found alone on Smithdown Road/Upper Parliament Street.

       "Patrols attended and the boy was found to be safe and well returned to his home address nearby."

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