Officers says they are “very worried” for the 15-year-old’s welfare

Police are asking for help to find a missing teenager from Edmonton.

Daniel Francis, aged 15, was reported missing at around 11.42pm on Thursday (7th). He is believed to have left his address in Edmonton at around 10.44pm and was last seen around 30 minutes prior.

It isn’t known where Daniel might have gone. Police conducted urgent searches of the area after Daniel was reported missing and have issued an appeal to social media.

Daniel’s hair is in cainrows and he might be wearing a black puffer jacket and grey joggers.

PC Emma Gibbs, from the missing persons unit in Edmonton, said: “We are very worried for Daniel’s welfare and ask anyone who has seen him to call 999 immediately.

“Daniel, if you are reading this, please go to a police station or another place of safety and contact us to let us know that you are OK.”

Anyone who sees Daniel or has information about where he is should call 999 ref 01/1057540/24.

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