Police today said they were increasingly concerned for the welfare of a teenage boy who has gone missing.

Martin Bennett, 14, failed to return to his home at Maresfield from school on Friday.

He was seen at the gates of Uckfield Community College at 8.40am that morning.

And he was believed to have stayed at a friend's house in Buxted on Saturday night.

But police said no one has seen him since.

They have appealed for anyone who may know his whereabouts to contact them.

A force spokesman said: "We would like to stress that Martin is not in trouble but we are concerned for his welfare."

He was believed to have been wearing his navy blue school uniform at the time he vanished.

Anyone with information is asked to call Uckfield police on 0845 6070999.