The mother of a teenage boy who has been missing for over a week is desperate to be reunited with him.

Sean O'Connell-Flaunty, 16, went missing from Horsham on July 31.

Horsham Police describe Sean as 5'7", with light brown cropped hair and blue/grey eyes.

He was last seen wearing grey Hoodrich joggers.

Sean’s mum, Emma Ritchie, has issued a plea on social media for people with information to get in touch.

Emma said: “Please everyone ask your teenagers if they know him or any friends they know he hangs around with.

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“He isn't in trouble and nor will any of his friends be. We just want him home and safe.”

Emma says Sean has links to Carshalton, Sutton and Wallington in Surrey, as well as Croydon.

Anyone who sees Sean should call 101 quoting reference 1622 of 31/07.