FEARS are growing for a missing Teesside prostitute.

Cleveland Police said last night they are concerned for the safety of vice girl Vicky Glass, but are not linking her disappearance with the recent murder of prostitute Kellie Mallinson.

Vicky, 21, from Middlesbrough's Cannon Park area, has not been seen since Sunday, September 24.

A police spokeswoman said: "Vicky is a known prostitute, who frequents the town centre area, and police are concerned for her safety, but are not linking her disappearance with the recent murder of prostitute Kellie Mallinson.''

Vicky is described as being about 5ft 3in tall with fair hair, which she usually wears tied back. She was last seen wearing a white T-shirt, light grey trousers and white trainers. She speaks slowly, with a local accent.

Anyone with information is asked to ring Cleveland Police on (01642) 303126