CONCERN is growing for the welfare of a 16-year-old boy who has been missing from home for four days.

Gary Peter Kennedy was last seen in Middlesbrough town centre at 3pm on Friday.

Gary, who has a mental age of five, is said to be in need of medication.

He is described as 5ft 2in, with a slim build and a pale complexion. He has short brown hair and blue eyes, and has a scar on his forehead.

When last seen, he was wearing a black baseball cap and grey jacket over a white Fila zip-up jumper. He also had on Reebok tracksuit bottoms and trainers.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Middlesbrough police on (01642) 303126.