POLICE have launched an urgent search for two students, aged 11 and 12, who went missing in the middle of the night.

Reggie, 12, and Jayden, 11, were last seen in Shotton, Flintshire, shortly after midnight this morning.

Reggie, 12 (left) and Jayden, 11 (right) went missing in the middle of the night

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Reggie, 12 (left) and Jayden, 11 (right) went missing in the middle of the nightSource: DAILY POST WALES

North Wales Police has issued an appeal for help locating the two boys and is appealing to anyone with information to come forward.

A Coast Guard rescue helicopter was spotted in the search this morning.

A police statement said: “Reggie, 12, and Jayden, 11, last seen in the area of ​​Rowley’s Drive, Shotton, shortly after midnight on October 22.

“Reggie is white, has short brown hair, is approximately 5 feet 7 inches tall, and wears a black coat and black pants. Jayden is white, has short brown hair and is approximately 5 feet 7 inches tall.

“It is believed that both may have changed their clothes since they were last seen.

“If you have any sightings or information please call 101 or use our online chat quoting Q159415.”