Police are growing increasingly concerned for the safety and welfare of a missing boy who has connections to the Romford and Collier Row areas.

Keiron Nickels, aged 12, has been missing from an address in Fingringhoe, Colchester, since Friday September 7.

Police say that he has not been seen by his family or carers since this date.

He is described as a white male, 5ft 8ins with light brown short hair.

Anyone with information is asked to please contact Havering Missing Persons Unit on 01708 779230 or police on 101.