Liverpool Echo ran a story a few days before the festivities, featuring a photo Jason had of his dad in the 1990s. A reader recognised David and gave Jason an address where it had been rumoured he was staying for the last few years.On Christmas Eve, Jason turned up at the address but a woman in her 70s answered the door, who confirmed David was staying at the property but he was out.Jason was about to leave his number but saw his dad return from his morning run, and the 23-year-old approached him.The shock was so great, David started to run away and Jason chased after him before the pair had a tearful reunion.
Jason told the Echo : "I was shouting dad it's me, Jason. Eventually it started to sink in and I caught up to walk beside him.
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