A 15-year-old boy is missing from home.

Ashley Spencer was last seen at his home in Accrington on Friday September 24.

He has since been seen in the Burnley Road area on Monday at around 2pm.

Police are becoming concerned for Ashley's welfare and now want help from the public to locate the youngster.

A spokesperson for the police said: "We are becoming increasingly concerned for the welfare of 15-year-old Ashley Spencer.

"Ashley is missing from his home address in Accrington.

"Ashley was last at his home address on Friday September 24 and has since been seen in the Burnley Road area today (27 September) at approximately 2pm.

"Ashley is described as 5ft tall, of slim build with brown hair.

"He was last seen wearing a grey North Face jacket, a black and silver Nike t-shirt and jogging bottoms.

"We are now concerned for Ashley’s welfare and are appealing for your help to find him."

If you have seen Ashley or have any information, please call the police on 101 quoting log reference 1375 of September 26.