A teenager has gone missing and police are worried about his welfare.

Onyeka Mogasha was last seen leaving his home in The View, Belvedere, on Wednesday, July 19.

Police said they are increasingly worried about him.

He was last seen at about 9.30am wearing a white t-shirt, faded denim jeans and grey Nike trainers.

Onyeka is black, about 5ft 8ins and of a medium build with black hair in cornrows.

Police are urging anyone with information on the teenager's whereabouts to call them on 101 or Missing People on 116000.