POLICE are appealing for help to find two 14-year-old boy who have separately gone missing from their Darwen homes for more than two weeks.

Officers are increasingly concerned for the safety of Thomas Bank who was last seen at 2pm on Saturday, September 5.

Thomas has short brown hair and brown eyes, a medium build and was last seen wearing a white T-shirt, black Adidas tracksuit bottoms and a blue waterproof jacket. He was wearing white Nike trainers.

They believe Thomas may still be in Darwen as he has friends in the area.

Meanwhile Showkat Ahmadzai, 14, has not been seen since 9.30pm on Tuesday, September 8.

He had been living with foster carers in Darwen for a short time before he went missing.

Showkat is described as having a tanned complexion, short dark brown wavy hair and is 5ft 10ins tall.

He was last seen wearing a black short-sleeved shirt, light blue jeans, a cream jacket and brown trainers, and police believe he has connections in Moss Side, Manchester.

Anyone who has seen either boy should contact police on 08451 25 35 45.