POLICE are asking for the public's help in locating a missing teenage boy.

Officers said they are growing concerned for 13-year-old Habeeb Agbolahan from Waterfoot, Rossendale.

A police spokesman said: "Habeeb is 5ft 8in tall of slim build.

"He has short black shaven hair and a small scar under his nose.

"He was last seen wearing a black padded jacket and grey jogging bottoms."

The teenager was last seen at Preston train station last Friday and may have travelled to the London or Blackpool areas the spokesman said.

Anyone with information should contact police on 101 quoting log number 986 of January 26.