POLICE are are becoming increasingly concerned for  the welfare of a teenage girl who has been missing for ten days.

Sadia Ahmed, 15, was last seen at her home in Bolton on Friday, May 12.

She has not been seen since and police are appealing for the help to trace her.

Officers believe she may have travelled to Bradford and to Birmingham.

GMP’s Detective Constable Phil Unsworth said: “We and Sadia’s family are extremely worried about her, as she has now been missing for nine days.

"I am appealing to anyone who sees her or knows where she is to contact police immediately.

“Sadia if you see this, please get in touch and let us know you are safe.”

Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 856 5825 or 101 quoting 1372 12/05/17.

Alternatively members of the public can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.