Daequan George
Daequan George was last seen at a playground in Stamford Close. Met Police

Police are "growing increasingly concerned" for the whereabouts of a missing nine year old boy.

Daequan George was last seen at a playground in Stamford Close, Tottenham, at 8pm last night.

He is described as black, 4ft 8in tall, of medium build with short black hair.

He was wearing yellow or rust-coloured jeans, a black zip-up hooded top with leather patches and a purple and yellow hat. He had black Nike trainers which have a green Nike tick on the tongue.

Residents are being asked to keep an eye out for him today.

A Met Police spokesman said: "Given his age, officers are growing increasingly concerned for his wellbeing."

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101.