Missing Zaid Sher: Police concerned for welfare of boy, 13, who disappeared from south London boarding school

Police are concerned for the welfare of a 13-year-old boy who has been missing from his south London boarding school since Tuesday evening.

Zaid Sher was last seen near his school in Chislehurst, Bromley, at about 9am on Tuesday, May 10.

Shortly before 1.30am on Wednesday, staff realised he was missing and called the police.

Zaid is about 5ft4ins tall and is from Newham.

He was last seen wearing white Islamic dress, with a black jumper and jogging bottoms underneath.

Police said his disappearance is “completely out of character” and officers, school staff and his family are growing increasingly concerned for his welfare,

Anyone who sees Zaid should call 999 immediately.

Anyone who has other information about his whereabouts is asked to call police on 101 or tweet @MetCC, quoting 394/11MAY.

Information can also be provided to the Missing People charity on 116 000.