Officers are concerned for 15-year-old

Police are appealing for information leading them to the whereabouts of a missing schoolboy.

Benito Mpangi, 15, of Corlett Street, Marylebone, was last seen at his school in Kilburn earlier this morning (Monday).

Concerns are growing for his safety and welfare.

Benito is 5ft 10ins with a stocky build.

He was wearing his school uniform of black blazer, black trousers, grey jumper and blue tie with a grey stripe when he disappeared.

Officers are urging him to make contact with his family or friends and to let them know he is safe and well.

If anyone has seen Benito or knows of his whereabouts please contact police at Westminster Missing Persons Unit on 020 7321 9494.