POLICE have issued an urgent appeal to find missing teenager Philip Twidale.

Philip, 16, was last seen in the De Brus area of Hartlepool at 5am this morning, Monday June 24.

Cleveland Police said: "Philip is vulnerable and he is believed to be wearing a black Nike tracksuit and possibly riding a black pedal bike.

"Anyone who may have seen or him or has any information as to his whereabouts is asked to contact Cleveland Police on 101 quoting 105717."