Police have launched a search for two boys who have been missing for five days after becoming “extremely concerned” over their safety.

Ayaan Amin, 13, and Armaan Amin, 11, were both reported missing on Wednesday, 1 June.

Investigators have said they believe the pair are in the East Leicester area.

Leicestershire Police said in a statement: “Their family and officers are extremely concerned for the safety and welfare of the boys and are appealing to anyone with any information to make contact.”

Ayaan is described as about 4ft tall, with green eyes and dark blonde hair.

He was last seen wearing a grey tracksuit and black trainers.

Armaan is said to be about 4ft 4ins tall.

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He has brown eyes and light brown hair and was last seen wearing a beige-coloured top and jeans.

Anyone with any information about their whereabouts is asked to contact Leicestershire Police on 101, quoting incident 449 of 1 June.

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