A 14-year-old boy has gone missing from Bucks, prompting police to launch a public appeal.

Mahmud Mohamed, aged 14, has gone missing from Milton Keynes, and was last seen in the area on Monday.

Mahmud is 5ft tall, of slim build, dark coloured eyes and short dark hair with a fade around the temples.

The missing youngster was last seen wearing a black tracksuit, light blue bottoms and grey trainers.

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Mahmud is known to spend time in Milton Keynes, Wellingborough, Cranfield and Leeds.

Detective Inspector Gemma Robinson, based at Milton Keynes police station, said: “We are appealing for the public’s help in tracing Mahmud.

“We have been carrying out a number of enquiries to trace him.

“If anyone has seen him or knows where he might be we would ask them to please get in touch.

“Please call 101 quoting reference 43220138219 if you have information.”