A 14-year-old boy from Melksham has been missing for more than 48 hours.

Joshua was last seen at around 7.30am on Tuesday, May 28 at his home in Melksham, and his family are becoming increasingly concerned for his welfare.

Joshua is believed to have been wearing a black Nike coat, black airforce one shows, navy coloured Trapstar jogging bottoms and a navy Trapstar bag.

He has been described as around five foot and eight inches tall and has short brown hair.

Wiltshire Times: Joshua, 14, was last seen at his family home in Melksham

As the search for the missing teen now reaches day two, police officers have asked for members of the public to help.

"We are appealing for any information about 14-year-old Joshua who has been reported missing from his home in Melksham," said a spokesperson for Wiltshire Police.

"Anyone with information as to his whereabouts should call us on 101 quoting log 41 of May 29."