Greenwich police are concerned for a 10-year-old autistic boy who has gone missing in Woolwich.

Alvaro Ferreras-Gonzalez, who does not speak English, was last seen at 8am today.

He is described as a mixed race boy, 5ft 4ins tall, of large build with short black hair.

Alvaro is known to visit Greenwich Park and has a fascination with buses, trains and train stations.

He was wearing blue or black trousers when he disappeared and white trainers with red laces.

Police say they are increasingly concerned for his wellbeing and urge anyone with information on his whereabouts to call 101 or Missing People on 116000.