Two missing teens from Taunton found safe and well

Update: The two missing teens have been found safe and well.

Concerns are growing for the welfare of two teenage boys who were last seen in Taunton.

Police are appealing for information over the whereabouts of two 16-year-olds and are asking the public to call 999 if they see them.

One was last seen on 28 July at around 11pm in the Castle Green area of Taunton.

He is white, approximately 6ft 3ins tall, of a slim build with brown hair which is short on the side.

He was last seen wearing a black coat and black trainers and grey joggers and a jumper. He was also carrying a backpack.

Police say he has links to Taunton and may be in the St Austell area of Cornwall.

"If you know where he is call 999 and quote reference 5223182407", an Avon and Somerset Police spokesperson said.

The second teen was also last seen in Taunton at around 11.30am on 29 July.

He is white, approximately 6ft 2ins tall, of a slim build with blue eyes and golden brown hair. He was last seen in a black tracksuit carrying a rucksack.

Police believe he may also have travelled to the St Austell area of Cornwall.

Anyone with information of his whereabouts is asked to call 999 and quote reference 522318572.