Police are concerned about the disappearance of a 12-year-old boy in Banbury.

George Morgan was last seen by his family at their home in Grimsbury Green at 5.30pm on Wednesday.

Shortly afterwards, a friend saw him in Bridge Street.

George, a pupil at Warriner Comprehensive School, is 5ft 3in tall, with short hair and blue eyes. He speaks with a Lancashire accent.

When last seen, he was wearing blue tracksuit pants, a dark blue Nike jacket and a black woollen Adidas hat.

Sgt Neville Clayton said: "George is too young to fend for himself. His disappearance is a cause for concern."

Anyone with information is asked to call Banbury police on 01295 754550.