Police are appealing for help from the public to find a 14-year-old boy who has gone missing.

Kieran Ball was last seen leaving his school in Blackbird Leys on February 12. He is white, 5ft 3in tall, with short blond hair and hazel eyes.

When last seen he was wearing his school uniform of black trousers, black jumper and black fleece, all bearing the school logo.

Paul Garbett, missing persons co-ordinator, said: “We are concerned for Kieran’s welfare due to his age and would urge him to get in touch as soon as possible so we can make sure he is safe.

“Kieran in Chipping Norton at the moment but has friends and family in Abingdon and we believe he might have gone there. I would urge anyone who knows Kieran’s whereabouts to contact us.”

Anyone with any information should contact police via the 24-hour Police Enquiry Centre on 0845 8 505 505. If you don’t want to speak to police or leave your name, call the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.