Police are searching for a teenager who has gone missing from his Gateshead home.
Scott Stringfellow, 14, was last seen at his home in Ryton at around 9.15pm on January 3.
He was reported missing on Thursday morning and police are growing increasingly concerned for his welfare.
Scott is described as 5ft 2in tall, of a very thin build with short fair hair.
He is believed to be wearing a blue puffer jacket.
Anyone who has seen Scott, or knows his whereabouts, is asked to contact police on 101 quoting log 483 04/01/18.
