POLICE today appealed for help in tracing a 17-year-old boy who has gone missing from his home in Stile Road, Headington.

Ben Tait was last seen on October 28 and reported missing by his family on November 2.

He is slim, 6ft 2in tall and has cropped dark brown hair.

Paul Garbett, missing persons co-ordinator for Oxford, said: "Ben's family are very concerned for his welfare and I would urge him to get in touch with his family as soon as possible on 0845 8 505 505."

Alternatively, if you do not want to speak to police or leave your name, call the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.