Police are becoming increasingly concerned for the safety of a teenage boy who disappeared from Newham.

River Bovell-Reid, 14, left the address where he was staying and was reported missing at 1pm on Thursday, July 16.

He is described as a black teenager with short black hair.

Police have had a reported sighting of him in the Mitcham, Surrey area where he previously lived.

If you have seen River or know his whereabouts, call Newham Missing Persons Unit on 07747 780610 or Missing People on 116000.

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