POLICE are appealing for information following the disappearance of a 14-year-old boy.

Christopher Maguire, from Faversham, was last seen in the Herne Bay area on Friday, February 9 having disappeared from his home address on Tuesday, February 6.

On Wednesday, February 7, he was reportedly seen in the vicinity of Whitstable train station, believed to be heading towards Herne Bay.

Chris is described as being white, around 5ft 10 with a medium build. He was last seen wearing a black beanie hat, black trousers and a blue Nike sports jacket. Chris is very distinctive as he is bald and has no eyebrows or eyelashes.

PC Shauna Moorcroft, missing persons officer for the Mid Kent area, said: "Chris is very recognisable and we would ask people to be on the lookout for him, particularly in the Whitstable and Herne Bay areas of Kent where he is known to frequent.

"He has now been missing from his home address for over a week and naturally we are quite keen for him to return or at least let us know that he is safe and well’.

Anyone who might know his whereabouts or has any further information they think might help is asked to contact Maidstone Police Station on 01622 690055.