Police are appealing for information to find a 12-year-old boy who is missing from the Deal area.

Patrick Hanrahan is described as white, 5ft 1in, slightly built with cropped brown hair and brown eyes, with a freckled complexion. He has an Irish accent.

The last time he was seen was November 18 when he was wearing light blue Nike baggy jogging bottoms, a dark blue Lonsdale hoodie and black/green Nike trainers. He also wears a large gold sovereign ring on his left hand.

It is believed he may be in the Middlesex area. Police are keen to speak to anyone who may remember seeing Patrick at train or bus stations since November 18.

If anyone has any information they are asked to contact South Kent Police on 01622 690690, or the missing persons hotline on 0500 700 700.