POLICE searching for a missing Sussex teenager believe he could have links to Hampshire.

16-year-old, David Orman from St Leonards, was last seen in Hastings on Monday 29 December and search groups are now growing increasingly worried about his safety.

Sussex Police are appealing to people in Hampshire to look out for the teen as they believe he has friends and family in the area - particularly in Southampton.

David is described as white, 5ft 8ins, of slim build with black short hair and was wearing a grey hoodie, dark blue jeans and a blue Adidas pump trainers.

Anyone who has seen David or knows of his whereabouts should contact police on 101 or email 101@sussex.pnn.police.uk quoting serial 1235 of 29/12.