Police have issued an appeal for help to find a missing teenager.

Mahmud Abbas, 15, was last seen at his home address in Lea Bridge Road, Leyton, near the border with Hackney, at 4pm on Saturday (April 18).

He has not made contact with his family since.

Mahmud is 5ft 6ins tall, of slim build with short brown hair.

When he left home he was wearing dark clothing.

Police are growing increasingly concerned for his wellbeing.

Anyone with information is asked to contact via 101 ref 15MIS014095.