A MISSING 14-year-old girl is believed to be in the company of an older man.

Police said Gail Pooley had been spotted in South Shields, South Tyneside, at the weekend. It is thought she is staying in the area with the older man.

Gail was staying with foster parents in Planesway, Leam Lane, Gateshead, when she disappeared.

She was dropped off as normal at Lord Lawson School, Birtley, last Thursday, and was spotted later the same day in Stanley town centre, County Durham, where she has relatives.

When last seen she was wearing white jeans, white Kappa training shoes, an orange sweatshirt with a Giorgio motif and a blue jacket. She is 5ft 8in, of proportionate build, with a fair complexion, blue eyes and mousy collar-length hair.

Anyone with information about Gail can call Gateshead police on 0191-454 7555.