UPDATE: The boy reported as missing has now been found. Thank you for your help with the appeal.

A 14-year-old boy from Kendal has gone missing, with a public appeal now launched.

The boy was last seen in the area of Hillgarth in Kendal at around 9:30pm on Friday, October 11.

The police said that they were now concerned for his welfare and urged anyone with information to contact them on 101.

Officers would also like to urge him to contact this number if he sees this appeal.