Concern grows for missing teen who may have travelled to London

Concerns are growing for a teenage boy who has been missing from Edinburgh for a week and may have travelled to London.

Michael Cleal was last seen around 4.45pm on Wednesday, June 5, in the Muirhouse Avenue area of the city.

The 16-year-old has connections in the south side of Edinburgh, has links to Aberdeen and is known to use public transport.

Police have also suggested he may have travelled to the Camden Town area of London.

Michael is described as slim, around 5ft, with black hair. When last seen he was wearing a black beanie style hat, a black jacket with a hood, black jogging bottoms and black trainers.

Sergeant Ian Fraser said: “Concerns are growing for Michael’s welfare and we need to make sure he is safe and well.

“Enquiries are ongoing to trace him and one possibility is that he may have travelled to London, Camden Town area.

“We are keen to speak to anyone who has seen Michael or may know where he is.

“If you can help please call us on 101, quoting reference number 3530 of Saturday, June 8, 2024

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