FEARS are growing for the safety of a teenager missing from home since Tuesday.

Kummer Sani, 16, of Oxford Close, Blackburn, was last seen near the cash machine at Tesco, Hill Street at about 10pm. He left his home after a family disagreement and his parents are appealing for him to come home.

Inspector Tony Bolton from Blackburn police said: "We are becoming increasingly concerned for his welfare.

"We have not been able to trace any of his friends and are appealing for anybody who knows where he is to contact the police. We just want to know he is okay."

Kummer is a student at Blackburn College but has not been attending classes recently.

He is 5ft 8in tall, slim with a pale complexion. He has black' collar length hair and wears glasses. He was last seen wearing a navy "Fila" jacket, cream tracksuit bottoms and grey and black trainers. Anyone with information is asked to contact Blackburn police on 01254 51212.