Police are appealing for the public’s help to trace a missing 14-year-old girl from Bolton.

Bethany Williams was last seen at her home address on School Street, Little Lever, at 2.30am today.

She is described as mixed race, around 5ft-tall, of medium build, with brown afro hair and brown eyes. She has a Bolton accent.

She was wearing a black bubble coat, a grey T-shirt, grey leggings and a burgundy hooded top.

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Sergeant William Jennings-Wharton, of GMP’s Bolton Division, said: “It is extremely out of character for Bethany to be away from home for this long and her mother is growing increasingly concerned for her welfare.

"I am urging people to study the photo of Bethany and to get in touch as soon as possible if you believe you have seen her, or have any information on her whereabouts."

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting the reference number 151 of 11/01/17 or Crimestoppers on 0800555111.