Police searching for a missing 15-year-old say the boy may have travelled to east London.

Che Cooper, from Leicester, was last seen almost a fornight ago on Monday, June 12 at Leicester train station.

He is described as black, around 5ft 7ins tall and of a heavy build. He was last seen wearing a grey tracksuit, blue coat and carrying a blue bag.

Leicestershire Police say the youngster has links to Leyton and Ilford, as well as the Essex and Kent areas.

Officers are conducting a number of enquiries in order to locate Che and are now appealing to the public to report for any recent sightings of the boy.

  • Police are concerned for Che's welfare and have asked anyone who thinks they know where he is, or may have seen him, to call 101.