Fears over safety of missing boy, 16

A TEENAGER from Walsall who went missing on a care placement in Kent has sparked a police appeal for news of his whereabouts.

Daniel Keats has been missing for three weeks from Walsall Children's Services' care, since disappearing on November 28.

The police and children's services are concerned for the 16-year-old's safety because of his age and the length of time he has been missing.

It is believed Daniel, pictured, may have returned from Kent to the Bentley area of Walsall. Police have urged Daniel to contact them at Bloxwich Police Station on 0845 113 5000.

Anyone who has seen Daniel or knows his current whereabouts is also asked to contact Bloxwich Police Station or the Crimestoppers line on 0800 555111 as a matter of urgency.