POLICE are today searching for a 15-year-old boy who has gone missing from Ipswich.Liam Henley of Churchill Avenue in the town was reported missing just before midnight last Wednesday.

POLICE are today searching for a 15-year-old boy who has gone missing from Ipswich.

Liam Henley of Churchill Avenue in the town was reported missing just before midnight last Wednesday. He had last been seen at around 2pm that day.

Police have spoken to him on his mobile phone on a number of occasions, including today and despite trying to arrange alternative accommodation from his temporary carer he has refused to meet with officers.

It is believed he is staying with friends in the area.

Liam is white, 6ft1in tall, of slim build with short, blond straight hair. He is clean shaven with a fair complexion and has blue eyes.

When he was last seen he was wearing a dark blue, hooded top, grey tracksuit bottoms with camouflage up one leg and a black baseball cap.

Liam also has a diamond stud in his left ear.

Anyone who may have information as to Liam's whereabouts should call the duty sergeant at Ipswich police station on 01473 613500 or crime stoppers on 0800 555111.