Police appeal for 'urgent help' as teenager goes missing after night out in Leicestershire

Police appeal for 'urgent help' as teenager goes missing after night out in Leicestershire Derbyshire Police is appealing for 'urgent help' to find 18-year-old James, who went missing after a night in Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire Police say they are "extremely concerned" for the welfare of a teenager after he failed to return home from a night out. James, 18, from Swadlincote, Derbyshire, had been out in the Leicestershire town of Ashby-de-la-Zouch on Thursday evening (October 29). He has not been in touch with family or friends since, and they have been unable to contact him by phone. Derbyshire Police has launched a public appeal, urging anyone with information about his whereabouts to come forward. James is described as white, around 6ft 4in tall, of a stocky, muscular build and with brown hair. He was last seen wearing jeans, a brown jumper and black trainers. A force spokesperson said: "We are appealing for urgent help finding James, who is missing after a night in Ashby-de-la-Zouch. "It is completely out of character and we are extremely concerned for his welfare. Officers are searching for him, but we also want to hear from anyone who has seen James or knows where he might be now. "Anyone who can help should contact us immediately, quoting incident 690 of October 30."