Police search for missing boy

Police are appealing for help to trace Davinder Singh

Police are searching for a 13-year-old boy who has been missing from his home for nearly a week.

Davinder Singh, who was living in Aberdare, was last seen just after midnight on 27 December.

South Wales Police said they were growing increasingly concerned for the his welfare and are appealing for help in their efforts to trace him.

He is described as 5ft 3ins tall, of Indian origin, with a dark complexion and cropped black hair.

Officers said he regularly wore earrings in both ears and he was last seen wearing jeans, a denim jacket, white trainers and he may have carrying a small royal blue holdall.

Police said Davinder had been in the UK since October 2003 and has limited knowledge of the English language.

We appeal to anyone who has seen Davinder or to Davinder himself to get in touch with us immediately Chief Inspector Clive Perry

Chief Inspector Clive Perry, of South Wales Police in Aberdare, said: "We are growing increasingly concerned for Davinder's welfare.

"He is vulnerable because he is only 13-years-old, even though he looks like an older teenager, and has limited access to money or means to support himself.

"He has only been living in this country for about a year, has no family here, and has limited command of the English language.

"We appeal to anyone who has seen Davinder or to Davinder himself to get in touch with us immediately and let us know he is safe."

People with information about Davinder are asked to contact Aberdare police station on 01656 655555.