A FIFTEEN-year-old boy has been reported missing.

Police are concerned for the welfare of Stanley Ball from Eastbourne, who has been missing from his home for almost a week.

The teenager was last seen on Thursday.

It is believed he may be staying with friends somewhere in the Eastbourne area.

Stanley is white and is described as having a slim build with dark hair.

Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to report online at www.sussexpolice.uk to or call 101 and quote the serial number 752 for 22/05.

Police provided an update this afternoon.

A spokeswoman said: "Stanley Ball, 15, who was reported missing from Eastbourne, has been found safe and well."