Police are appealing for information on the whereabouts of a 13-year-old girl missing from the Penrith area.

Leah Begley-Bolsover has been missing from the Newton Close area of Penrith since the early hours of March,17.

A spokesperson from Cumbria Police said: "Leah is described as around 5ft 7in tall with a Northeast accent. She has very long brown hair and may be wearing a light-coloured fluffy coat.

"Leah has links to the Cleveland area.

"Officers are concerned for her welfare and are asking anyone who sees her to call police on 999.

"If Leah sees this appeal she is asked to contact officers on the same number."