Police have appealed for help is finding a 12-year-old boy from Fareham in Hampshire who has been missing for five days since he failed to return home from school last week.

       A statement issued by Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary said: "Riley was reported missing on Wednesday afternoon (January 8), when he did not return home from school.

       "Since then, officers have been making enquiries to try and locate him, but we are also now turning to you for assistance.”

       Riley is described as white, about 5ft 5ins tall, of slim build and with short, dark brown hair.

       He also has a scar on his upper left lip.

       While Riley may still be in the Fareham area, he also has ties with Basingstoke and Coventry in the West Midlands.

       Anyone who sees Riley is being asked to call 999 and quote the reference 44250010300.

       People with information on his whereabouts can call 101 and use the same reference.