POLICE say they are "very concerned" for a teenage girl who has gone missing from Bolton.

Bryony Patterson, aged 15, was last seen at her home in Deane, at around 1pm on February 5, and police are now appealed for help in tracing her whereabouts.

She is described as white, five feet tall, slim of build and with long dark hair tied up in a ponytail.

She was last seen wearing blue jeans, a pink jumper, purple jacket and black trainers and was carrying a beige and black handbag.

Anyone who has any information is asked to contact the police on 101.