Police have issued an appeal to find a missing boy who may be in the Ilford area.

Officers are growing increasingly concerned about the welfare of 12-year-old Billy O’Donaghue, from Brent, who was last seen in Deal, Kent, on Wednesday, October 7, at about 11.59pm.

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

Police say Billy is from the travelling community and has links to many areas – including Ilford.

Officers are urging anyone with information on his whereabouts to call police on 101 or Missing People on 116000 quoting reference number 15MIS040961.