A teenager has gone missing from his home in Thirsk, and police are now appealing to the public for any information. 

Officers are currently searching for a missing teenager in the Thirsk area.

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Obaid, who is 14, was last seen in the area surrounding Thirsk market square.

The last confirmed sighting of him was at around 6 pm yesterday (June 28).

A spokesperson for North Yorkshire Police said: "Anyone with information should call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 1 and quote reference number NYP28062023-0501."