POLICE are looking for 17-year-old Stanley Wilson, who has gone missing from Thurrock, as officers want to make sure he's safe and well.

They believe he is in Grays or the surrounding area.

Stanley was last seen on Saturday, 14 October at his home. He is described as about 5ft 5in tall, of slim build, and has short dark brown hair.

A statement from Essex Police says: "Please contact us quoting incident 1540 of Saturday, 14 October with any information that will help us find Stanley.

"You can let us know by submitting a report on our website or by using our online Live Chat service available Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) between 10am-9pm.

"Visit www.essex.police.uk/digital101 to find out more about our website reporting services. Alternatively you can call us on 101.

"If you would like to make an anonymous report you can contact independent charity Crimestoppers, by visiting their website or by calling 0800 555 111."