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Police are appealing to the public for help as they search for an Arborfield man and two of his children, who have been missing for more than two weeks.

Michael John Cole, 43, and his sons Michael Lee Cole and Harry Cole were reported missing on Monday, October 2.

The father is from Arborfield, but he also has links to Wokingham, Bracknell, Reading and Basingstoke.

Superintendent Shaun Virtue said: "I want to make an urgent plea to anyone who knows the whereabouts of Michael John or the two boys to please contact police immediately.

"Any information, no matter how insignificant you think it might be, about Michael John or the two boys might help our investigation to ensure they are found safe and well.

"We do not believe Michael John poses any immediate risk to his sons but we do have concerns for the boys’ long-term welfare in terms of access to education and to the National Health Service should it be required in the future.

"We have had help from a number of family members, friends and residents during our investigation but so far unfortunately we have been unable to locate Michael John and his two sons."

Mr Cole has been described as a medium build white man, with short dark hair and a dark beard.

His seven-year-old son Michael is a medium build white boy, with short blond hair and blue eyes.

His eight-year-old son Harry is a white boy, with a large build, short blond hair and blue eyes.

Supt Virtue added: "Although Michael John is from Aborfield he also has links to other areas in Berkshire such as Wokingham,Bracknell and Reading.

"He also has links to Basingstoke in Hampshire, Ludlow and Shrewsbury in Shropshire, and Bridgend and Newport in Wales.

"Anyone with any information should call the 24-hour Thames Valley Police enquiry centre on 101 quoting reference number 43170291780."