Police are appealing for help in tracing a 16-year-old North-East girl who has gone missing.

Kirsty Holland left her home in Houghton-le-Spring, Wearside, on Wednesday night. She is known to frequent Washington, Sunderland and Newcastle.

She is described as 5ft 7in, of broad build, with brown hair containing red streaks. She was wearing blue trousers, white t-shirt, and a blue and white Nike padded jacket.

Anyone with information is asked to call 0191-454 7555 ext 66426.