POLICE are becoming concerned for the whereabouts of a 16 year-old girl who has not been seen since Friday.

Christine Szlobodnik, who suffers from a hearing impairment, went missing from her home in Killingworth, Newcastle, where she was last seen by family.

She has been described as being about 5ft, with shoulder-length hair, and was wearing a pink fleece, navy track suit, light blue trainers and gold loop earrings.

Christine is known to have a wide circle of friends from Newcastle, Killingworth and Cramlington. with any information is asked to contact police on 0191-214 6555, ext 63326