There is a growing concern for the welfare of a 17-year-old boy who has been missing from High Wycombe for five days.

Lekoboam, whose surname was not provided by Thames Valley Police, was last seen at around 2.30pm on Thursday (August 2) in High Wycombe.

The force also said he has links to Canning Town and Newham, London.

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Sergeant Daniel Crook, based at High Wycombe police station, said: “We are very concerned for Lekoboam’s welfare and we are appealing for the public’s help in tracing him.

“If you see him, please call 999 immediately quoting reference number 43240404488.

“Or if you know where he might be or have previously seen him add your information on our dedicated missing persons’ portal, quoting the same reference.”