Police believe a teenager who went missing after being dropped off at school could be in Stratford.

Amrual Miah, 13, has not been seen since yesterday and officers are concerned for his safety.

He is described as black, 5ft 2ins and has bushy hair, and is known to use the public transport network.

He was wearing his school uniform when he was last seen and is known to have links with Stratford, Hackney and Croydon.

Det Insp Paul Ridley said: “Amrual has not been seen for over 24 hours.

“I am very concerned for his welfare and safety.”

Anyone with information should call Hackney Missing Persons Unit on 0779 079 5873 or 101.