George Jack Temperley-Wells, four, missing after travelling to Turkey from Darlington in June

Police have appealed for urgent assistance to help locate a four-year-old boy from Darlington who is said to be missing.

George Jack Temperley-Wells is believed to have gone to the Antalya area in Turkey with his mother, Brogan Elizabeth Temperley, on 29 June.

Durham Police said the pair are likely to have spent time with George's father, Scott Nigel Wells, in Turkey.

George has red hair, a pale complexion and dark eyes.

Ms Temperley, 28, is described as of slim build with long dark hair and dark eyes.

The four-year-old was last seen in the Marina area of Antalya.

Police said officers have serious concerns for his welfare and need to locate him urgently and speak to Ms Temperley.

Anyone who is in contact with her is asked to encourage her to contact the authorities in Turkey or the UK immediately to confirm her whereabouts and/or seek assistance to return home.

If you are in the United Kingdom, please call Durham Constabulary on 101, quoting incident number 325 of June 30.

If you are in Turkey, please either attend a local police station or call their emergency number on 112 / 115.