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Hertfordshire Police has issued an urgent appeal to help find 12-year-old Ben Fountain from Bishop's Stortford.

The young boy was last seen in the Apton Road area near the Bishop's Stortford town centre at around 3.15pm today (Tuesday, February 4).

Ben has been described by police as having a pale complexion and blonde hair.

The 12-year-old was wearing a blue Nike puffer-style jacket, black trousers and Adidas trainers when he was last seen today.

Officers believe that he may have travelled to either nearby Hoddesdon or Harlow in Essex.

Anyone who has seen Ben since he was reported missing or has any information on his whereabouts should call Hertfordshire Constabulary directly on 101.

If you are with Ben or have seen him in the last few moments, you should call 999 immediately.