POLICE are searching for a Brighton teenager who has been missing for almost a week.

Adam Pirot left his home in the city on the evening of Wednesday, April 14, and has not been seen since.

He is 5ft 7 and of slim build, and last seen wearing a shiny black padded jacket, grey tracksuit bottoms and black Nike trainers.

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The 17-year-old is known to have links to the Ashford area of Kent.

A spokesman for Sussex Police said: "Police are searching for Adam Pirot, who has been reported missing from Brighton.

"Anyone who sees him or who has any information as to his whereabouts is asked to contact police online or by calling 101 quoting serial 1520 of 14/04. "