POLICE have renewed their appeal for information about a missing boy as concern about him grows.

Kevin Nketia, 15, from Grays, has been missing since May 1 and police have carried out a number of enquiries to locate him without success.

A statement says: "Our officers are concerned for his welfare and believe he may be travelling by train. We received possible sightings of him in Stevenage and we're working closely with Hertfordshire Police.

"He also has links to Bedfordshire and Luton.

"He is described as being 5ft 7ins with braided hair and was he last seen wearing a black parka jacket with a fur collar, blue Adidas tracksuit, and black Nike Airmax 95s trainers.

"If you've seen him or have any information about where he is please call us on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."