A STUDENT has gone missing after failing to return for afternoon lessons.

Tahira Mahmood, 17, was last seen leaving the Leyton Learning Centre in High Road at around midday last Monday (November 7).

She is described as Asian, 4 ft 9 ins, and of slim build.

She has long, dark hair and was last seen wearing a traditional turquoise Asian dress with black spots.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Missing Persons Unit at Walthamstow Police Station on 0208 354 3276 or the National Missing Persons Helpline on 0500 700 700.

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