POLICE are searching for a teenager who has been missing for over a week.
Thomas Askew from Eastbourne has not been seen since Wednesday, March 24.
Although the 16-year-old has been in contact with family members, his whereabouts is unknown and there are concerns for his welfare.
Thomas is white and of a slim build with dark brown hair, which is long at the top.
He was last seen wearing a black North Face jacket with a hood, grey tracksuit bottoms and black Nike Airforce trainers.
Thomas is believed to be travelling around the Eastbourne area.
Anyone who sees him or has any information as to his whereabouts is asked to contact police online or by calling 101 quoting serial 422 of 26/03.
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