Police are appealing for information to help find a 14-year-old boy who has gone missing from Stoke-on-Trent.

Thomas was last seen at around 3.10pm on Sunday 23 August.

He is described as around 5ft 1in tall, of slim build, with short dark brown hair.

When he was last seen, Thomas was wearing black bottoms, a grey gilet and black trainers. He was also wearing a black cap and carrying a black man bag.

Police believe he may be travelling on a bright green bicycle.

Thomas has links to North Wales and Merseyside, and officers are asking people in those areas to remain alert and report any information that could help locate him.

Anyone who has seen Thomas or knows where he may be is asked to contact police on 101, quoting incident 516 of 23 August.

Information can also be provided through the force's Live Chat service.

Police are particularly keen to hear from anyone who may have seen a young person matching Thomas's description travelling on a bright green bicycle.