POLICE are concerned for missing 12-year-old Mex Luka Smith from Seaford.

Known as Mekhi, he was last seen in the town at 10am today (Monday).

It is believed he may be in the Seaford, Hastings or Brighton areas.

Mekhi is white, 5ft 2in tall, with short, blond shaved hair and was last seen wearing his school uniform including a navy-blue blazer, grey trousers, a black Puffa jacket, black shoes and a carrying a blue rucksack.

PC Lisa Cousins said: "We are concerned for Mekhi due to his age and the freezing cold weather conditions.

"Please let us know if you see him or have any information about his whereabouts."

Ring 999 if you see Mekhi or report online or ring 101 if you have information about where he is.