CONSETT Police are reiterating their appeal for information in the search for missing Miles Kennedy-Newton.

The 13-year-old schoolboy was last seen at lunchtime on Thursday, December 17, at his home in Shiney Row, near Sunderland.

Miles also has links to the Consett, Langley Park, Tow Law and Newcastle areas.

He is described as around 4 ft 10 with short brown hair and glasses.

When he was last seen he was wearing a duffle coat, black or grey joggers and black Nike trainers.

Consett Police said: "We’re appealing for help tracing a teenager who is missing from his home.

"Miles Kennedy-Newton was last seen on Thursday lunchtime at his home in Shiney Row, near Sunderland, but has links to Consett and could be in this area. The 13-year-old is around 4ft 10 tall, with short brown hair. When last seen he was wearing a duffle coat."

Anyone with information relating to his whereabouts, or who believes they may have seen Miles, is asked to contact Durham Police on 101.