Concern grows for father missing from Croydon home with six-year-old twins boys

The father has numerous health problems, say police

Police are concerned for the welfare of Farden and Farhan Hossenbrux, both six years old, and their father Fazal.

Concern is growing for a father who has disappeared with his six-year-old twin boys.

Fazal Hossenbux is being sought by police after last appearing at his sons' nursery in south London.He is understood to suffer from numerous health issues.

Officers in Croydon are appealing for any information on the 54-year-old and his children, who disappeared from Thornton Heath, in Croydon, at 3.30pm on Tuesday.

Farden and Farhan Hossenbux, both six years old, have been missing for more than 24 hours after last being seen at their nursery on July 19.

Fazal Hossenbux (Metropolitan Police)

Mr Hossenbux is described as Asian, 5ft 6ins tall, with receding grey hair and a grey beard. He is known to frequent the area around Southend-on-Sea.

Anyone who has seen Mr Hossenbux or his children, or who knows of their whereabouts, is asked to call police in Croydon via 101 or Missing People on 116000.