An appeal has been launched to help locate a missing teenager from Hatfield.

Leon was last seen in heading towards Tesco in Comet Way at around noon today (Wednesday, August 28).

He is described as being around 6ft tall, of slim build, with blue eyes and long curly hair. He has piercings in both ears.

Leon was last seen wearing black coloured Nike tracksuit and had something covering part of his face. He may also be wearing a black hat.

Have you seen Leon?Have you seen Leon? (Image: Hertfordshire Police)

If you have seen Leon since he was reported missing or have information about where he has been, report information online at herts.police.uk/report, via online web chat at herts.police.uk/contact or by calling the non-emergency number 101, quoting ISR 436 of 27 August.