POLICE are warning the public not to approach a teenage boy who skipped out on his court hearing.

Thomas Quinn was due in an Oxfordshire court this week but failed to attend his hearing. 

Thames Valley Police are now appealing for the public's help in locating the 17-year-old.

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Writing online, the force said: "We are appealing for the public’s help in tracing a boy who is wanted for failing to appear at court in Oxford.

"Thomas Quinn,17, is around 5ft 7ins tall and of medium build. He is known to frequent Oxford.

"If you see Quinn, do not approach him but 999 instead. If you know where he is or may have seen him, 101 or make a report on our website, quoting reference number 43240348571."

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