Concerns are growing for a missing Essex teenager who left home overnight on Monday and has not been seen since.

Essex Police has issued an appeal for the public to help find Kane Turner, 13, from Chelmsford.

“We are concerned for his welfare and need to find to him to make sure he’s OK,” a police spokesman said.

Kane is white, 4ft 10ins tall, slim and with short, shaven blonde hair. He wears black-rimmed glasses.

It is believed Kane may be wearing a black bomber jacket, black jeans, bright blue trainers, a red hat and may have a rucksack with him.

Anyone who has seen Kane or may have any information about where he is should call Chelmsford police station on 101.