POLICE are growing increasingly concerned for the welfare of 16-year-old boy who has been reported missing from the Newquay area.

Firas Ali was last seen in Hayle on Wednesday, February 19.

He is described as a black male, approximately 5ft 11in tall, of a heavy build with black plaited hair, which is down to his ears in length.

Firas is believed to be in the Camborne, Redruth and Pool area.

Anyone who has seen Firas, or know of his whereabouts, should call police immediately on 999, quoting reference number 50250044008.