A YOUNGSTER'S dog has vanished and a reward is on offer for his safe return.

Henry the Staffordshire Bull Terrier went missing leaving his owner, 11-year-old Lewis devastated and ill in bed.

But a cash reward is on offer if the seven-year-old pet is returned safe and well.

The boys' mum, Sharon Turner, said: "It's awful, like a member of the family has gone, we can't sleep."

The dog jumped over the fence of their home at Howson Road, Longford, at 4pm on Sunday.

The animal was spotted around 4pm on Densham Avenue, where it is thought to have been sold on.

Henry is brindle with a pure white chest and white mask' of fur on his face.

He also has two white front paws.

Anyone with information should call 07752820279 or 444711.