UPDATE: Riley has now been located.

A young boy has gone missing from Fareham. 

Police said Riley, 12, has not been seen since Wednesday.

A spokesperson said: “Have you seen Riley who is missing from Fareham?

“The 12-year-old was last seen at around 1pm on Wednesday 4 December in Basingstoke.

“We are concerned for his welfare and have been conducting a number of enquiries to locate him.

“We believe he may still be in the Basingstoke area, and are asking members of the public to report any sightings of him to us.”

Riley is 5ft 4ins tall, well built for his age and has light brown hair.

The spokesperson added: “He was last seen wearing a blue Bench coat with a hood, school uniform comprising a navy blazer and dark joggers, carrying a Nike school bag. He also had a luminous green bike and purple bike helmet with him.

“It is possible however that he will now be wearing different clothing.

“If you have seen him, or know where he is, please contact police on 101, quoting 44240528896.

“Dial 999 in the event of an emergency.”