Police have made an appeal to the public to help find a missing teenager.

Lauren Kane, 14, was seen wearing blue leggings and a red jacket in Chelmsford High Street at lunchtime last Thursday (July 23), but has not been seen since.

In an appeal on social media, Essex Police said they are concerned for her welfare.

She is described as having “strong links to Loughton”.

Anyone with information about where she is should contact Essex Police on 101.