Police appeal over missing boys aged 11 and 13

Thomas (left) and Craig (right) were last seen in Hednesford on Thursday afternoon

Police in Staffordshire are becoming "increasingly concerned" for two boys who have been reported missing from the Cannock area.

Thomas, aged 11, and 13-year-old Craig were last seen together in Hednesford at about 15:30 BST on Thursday.

Officers think they left Tesco together on an orange and black scooter, with both known to visit skate parks in Cannock and Walsall, as well as Walsall town centre.

There have been reported sightings of Thomas in the Cannock and Hednesford areas, said Staffordshire Police, which has asked anyone who has seen them to call 101.

Thomas is described as white, slim, with short brown hair, he was wearing black shorts, a white t-shirt, a black gilet, white socks and black trainers.

Craig, who has links to Walsall, is about 5ft 6in tall, with dark brown hair. He was wearing black jogging bottoms, a black tracksuit top and grey walking shoes. He has a black Hoodrich bag.