CONCERN was mounting last night for the safety of a ten-year-old boy who has been missing from home since Friday.

Sonny McDougal was last seen in Hylton Avenue, South Shields, South Tyneside, at about mid-day.

He was wearing a navy blue and red Reebok jumper, blue Adidas tracksuit bottoms with light blue stripes down the legs and silver training shoes.

Sonny, 4ft and of thin build, has a skinhead haircut. He is thought to be using a small white pedal bike with a blue seat, carrying the word Nebraska in blue lettering on the front frame.

Anyone who might know of his whereabouts is asked to contact South Shields police on 0191-454 7555, extension 65132.