CONCERN is growing for the welfare of an autistic 15-year-old missing from his home in Bury.

Joshua Lee Lord was last seen at 12.30pm yesterday at his house in Kingsdale Close.

He is white, of medium build with dark brown hair and has red flames tattooed on his left calf.

When he was last seen he was wearing navy blue jogging trousers, a grey hooded jumper and was carrying a white Adidas bag.

PC Sue Wallace, said: “Joshua has been missing for more than 24 hours and his family and police are very worried about him.

“He has autism and is prone to anxiety attacks so is vulnerable and it is important he is found.

“If anyone knows where he is or has seen him since lunchtime yesterday please call us.”

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101.