ESSEX Police have issued an appeal for information as they are concernend about the welfare of a 15-year-old Grays boy.

Kevin Nketia was reported missing on 1 May and is believed he may have taken a train into London.

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

He has links to Bedfordshire and the Luton area in particular.

Officers have exhausted other lines of enquiry which is why they are now asking for the public's help.

A spokesperson said: "We're concerned about him and need to make sure he's ok. 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."