Police are continuing to appeal for a missing teenage girl who disappeared a week ago

15-year-old Antonia Jones, from the Chelmsford area, was last seen on Monday, July 22.

Officers consider the teen to be vulnerable and there are now increasing concerns for her welfare

She has links to Clacton and is known to regularly travel by train to London, particularly Stratford, Newham, Leyton, Waltham Forest and Chingford.

Miss Jones was last seen wearing blue jeans, a black top, frilly pink socks and black trainers and carrying a large brown bag.

She is described as having very long dark brown hair and a tanned complexion.

Superintendent Leighton Hammett said: “Antonia, you are not in any trouble and we just want to make sure you are okay.

“I’d ask Antonia, or anyone who has seen her, to please get in touch with us on 101 or contact their nearest police station.”

If you have seen Antonia, or know where she is, please call Chelmsford Police Station on 101.