AN URGENT search is underway to find a missing teenager.

Ayman Lafi was last seen in Eastbourne town centre at about 4.10pm on Tuesday, February 15.

Officers are concerned for the welfare of the 15-year-old and are appealing for information to help locate him.

It is believed that he may have travelled to the Hounslow area of London.

The Argus: Ayman Lafi was last seen in Eastbourne town centre at about 4.10pm on Tuesday, February 15Ayman Lafi was last seen in Eastbourne town centre at about 4.10pm on Tuesday, February 15

He is slim, 5ft 3in, with long black hair often worn in a ponytail.

He was last seen wearing a black hooded top and black jogging bottoms.

Anyone who sees him or knows his whereabouts is asked to report it to Sussex Police online or call 01273 470101 and quote serial 891 of 15/02.