THERE is growing concern for a teenager who has been missing since last week.

Emerson Brito, pictured, from Eastbourne, was last seen at his home at 11pm before going to bed on Wednesday.

The 16-year-old left the house before anyone else the following morning.

He is described 6ft 1in, of mixed race, with dark hair and was possibly carrying a backpack.

He was wearing a dark grey Nike jacket, blue ripped jeans, a purple and pink T-shirt, with white trainers.

It is thought he could be in the Eastbourne area.

However, he may have travelled to the Tunbridge Wells area.

Anyone who has seen him or knows where he is is asked to contact us online or phone 101, quoting serial 1664 of 21/07.