A BOY aged 16, who has links to Oxfordshire, has gone missing from Northampton. 

Posting on Facebook this morning, Thames Valley Police named the boy using just his first name, Arran.

He is described as Asian, about 5ft 8ins in height, and of a slim build.

He has shaved black hair and brown eyes.

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The force did not state when he was last seen, and said there was no description available of what clothes he was wearing at the time.

Officers posted: "If you have seen or heard from Arran, please make contact with Thames Valley Police on 101 to report this.

"Arran, if you are reading this, please can you make contact with the police so we can ensure your welfare is in order."