POLICE are appealing for information to help locate 14-year-old Kai Stretton, who has been missing since Thursday.

Kai is 5ft 10 and has short light brown hair.

He was last wearing a black baseball cap, black hooded top, black tracksuit trousers and blue Nike trainers.

He is known to visit the Droitwich and Bromsgrove areas but has strong links to Worcester.

A spokesman for West Mercia Police said: "Officers are concerned for Kai’s welfare and would ask that anyone who has seen Kai or who has any information regarding his whereabouts to please call West Mercia Police on 101.

"Alternatively, information can be given to the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."