A 12-year-old boy has been missing from his foster carer's home for almost two weeks.

Police are appealing for information on the whereabouts of Cristian Zlatea who was last seen in Lea Bridge Road, Walthamstow at around 6pm on August 14.

He is white, from Romania, of slim build, 4ft 9in, with short black hair and speaks good English.

He was also wearing blue jeans, a blue check shirt and black canvas trainers.

He is believed to be in the Haringey area where other family members live.

Anyone with information should contact the Missing Person Unit at Walthamstow police Sstation on 0208 345 3274 or Missing People helpline on 0500 700 700.