A missing teenager may be in Thamesmead after he went missing from his home in Stevenage.

Benedict Blackwood, aged 17, was last seen in at his home address in York Road on May 31.

He is described as black, 5ft 8in tall, of slim build, short black hair and clean shaven.

Police are appealing for the public's help to trace Benedict and say he has connections to Thamesmead.

Anyone who has seen Benedict or who knows where he is should call Hertfordshire Constabulary's non-emergency number 101.