An investigation has been launched after a little girl and a baby went missing from their home.

Suria Ganhao, four, and Leticia Almond, three months, were last seen at about 2pm getting into a dark Vauxhall Corsa in St Anne’s street in Preston.

Police believe the children are with their parents Sonia Duarte, 37, and Johnathan Almond, 30, and there are concerns for their welfare.

Sgt James Hesketh, of Preston Police said: “We are growing increasingly concerned about Suria and Leticia and I would urge anyone who sees anyone matching their description or who knows where they might be to get in touch.

"I would also ask the parents to contact us if they see this appeal to let us know the children are okay.”