Concern is growing for a 12-year-old boy who has been missing from his Oxford foster home for a week.

Nooragh Zedarn was last seen by his foster parents at their home in Spruce Gardens, Blackbird Leys, last Thursday.

Originally from Afghanistan, Nooragh is 4ft 11in tall with short black hair. He has a small, light, 50p-sized mark on his cheek and was last seen wearing blue jeans, a brown and orange jacket and white trainers.

Paul Garbett, missing persons coordinator at Thames Valley Police, said: "Nooragh has been living in foster care since June this year. He has mentioned on numerous occasions his wish to go to London, and we think he has family in Croydon or Lewisham.

"He is only 12 and we are very concerned for his welfare. I would urge anyone who has seen Nooragh to contact me urgently."

Anyone with information is asked to call 08458 505505 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.