An autistic boy from Inverness has gone missing during a visit to London with his family.

Adil Choudray, 11, was last seen at 3pm on Wednesday in the Watney Market and Whitechapel Market areas of Tower Hamlets.

He is described as a light skinned Asian boy, around 4ft 3in, of medium build, with short black hair and a distinctive mole on his forehead.

At the time of his disappearance Adil was wearing a grey jumper, blue tracksuit bottoms, and grey-white trainers.

Police are growing increasingly concerned for his welfare.

A spokesman for the Metropolitan Police said: "Adil is autistic and may appear distressed.

"Officers are increasingly concerned for his wellbeing and would urge anyone with information on his whereabouts to call police on 101 or Missing People on 116000."