POLICE are growing increasingly concerned for the safety of a missing 12-year-old boy.

Keiron Nickels has been missing from an address in Fingringhoe, near Colchester, since Friday, September 7.

He has not been seen by his family or carers since then.

Keiron is described as white, 5ft 8ins with light brown short hair.

He has strong connections to the Romford and Collier Row area.

Anyone with information should call Havering Missing Persons Unit on 01708 779230 or police on 101.