Police are concerned about a 12-year-old who was last seen in Deal on Wednesday, October 7.

An image of missing Billy O’Donaghue has today been shared on social media.

He is white, of slim build with blue eyes and brown or auburn hair.

The youngster, originally from Brent, is from the travelling community and has links to many boroughs. Is is thought he could be in the Ilford area.

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101.

Alternatively contact Missing People on 116000 quoting reference 15MIS040961.