The Metropolitan Police are urgently seraching for a mother and her seven-year-old son who have been missing for nearly four months. They were last seen 117 days ago in Richmond, South West London on Monday, June 3.

Detectives at the Metropolitan Police are renewing appeals for information to help trace the missing boy who is believed to be with his mother.

Ms Mahmoud is in breach of a family  court order, and police say she might have altered her appearance. There was a social media appeal in July, but police are yet to locate them and have turned to the public for hlp int he hpe that someone somes forward with information to help locate them.

Detective Sergeant Mary Dawson who is leading the investigation said: “We have followed all lines of enquiry in order to locate Karima and Adam, however we are again asking for the public's help. While we've no evidence to suspect that either of them have come to harm, as time passes we are increasingly concerned for their welfare."

Police added that it is possible that Karima may have altered her appearance. If you have seen Karima and Adam, or have information that could help police locate them, please call 101 ref 01/421708/24. To remain 100% anonymous contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.