Police search for missing Newhaven teenager

Ovie Pateman, 16, was reported missing from his home in the town at about 10.15pm on Friday ( August 5), having last been seen there at about 1.30pm the same day.

Police believe he may have travelled to Brighton, though he is also known to have links to London.

Ovie is described as black, about 5ft, of heavy build, with short black afro-style hair.

Anyone who knows anything about Ovie's whereabouts is asked to contact police on [email protected] or call 101, quoting serial 1710 of 05/07.

Don’t miss out on all the latest breaking news where you live.

Here are four ways you can be sure you’ll be amongst the first to know what’s going on.

1) Make our website your homepage at www.sussexexpress.co.uk/2) Like our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/pages/Sussex-Express/3) Follow us on Twitter @sussex_express4) Register with us by clicking on ‘sign in’ (top right corner). You can then receive our daily newsletter AND add your point of view to stories that you read here.

And do share with your family and friends - so they don’t miss out!

The Sussex Express - always the first with your local news.

Be part of it.