A TEENAGE paperboy who went missing earlier this year has vanished from his Worcester home again.

Ashley Stewart was last seen at 8pm on Thursday, June 21 in Ronkswood.

Concern is now mounting for the safety of the 14-year-old, who disappeared from the Nunnery Wood area in April while on his paper round.

After more than a week on the run, police found him in Derby.

They fear the youngster, who in the past has suffered from "personal problems" could have headed for the city again.

"Obviously we're worried because of his age," said Fiona Harrison, spokeswoman for Worcester police.

Ashley is described as having mousy-brown hair, combed forward, 5ft 6in, of slim build with brown eyes.

On the night he vanished, he was wearing a grey sweatshirt, slate-grey shell trousers with a black stripe and white Adidas trainers. He was carrying an orange and black Nike rucksack.

Anyone with information is urged to contact PC Tom Evans of Worcester police on 01905 723888.