Police are renewing an appeal for information about the whereabouts of a missing 12-year-old boy.

Patrick Hanrahan was last seen in the Deal area on November 18. He is described as white, 5ft 1in tall, of slight build, with cropped brown hair, brown eyes and a freckled complexion. He has an Irish accent.

The last time he was seen he was wearing light blue Nike baggy jogging bottoms, a dark blue Lonsdale hooded top and black/green Nike trainers. He also wears a large gold sovereign ring on his left hand.

A police spokesman said: "It is believed he may be in the Middlesex area. We are keen to speak to anyone who may remember seeing Patrick at train or bus stations since Thursday, November 18."

If anyone has any information about Patrick, contact the police on 01622 690690, or the missing persons Hotline on 0500 700 700.