The family of missing teenager Leah Mullins from Sherston have appealed directly to her to come home.

Leah, 14, was last seen at about 7.30pm on Friday evening (29/12) and her family are growing increasingly concerned for her welfare.

In a family statement her mother said: “This is an appeal to safely locate my daughter, Leah Mullins. Leah is a 14 year old, vulnerable girl who has been away from her family for nearly 48 hours. If anyone has any suspicions, please contact 999.

"Leah if you can see this, then please come home, or contact someone and let them know that you are safe and well.

"We miss you and love you so much. You are not in any trouble and we are extremely concerned about you.

"If you are not able to contact us, please go and seek help.”

It is believed Leah may have got into a car near the Angel Pub on Sherston High Street, after being seen next to one.

She was wearing a pair of blue fleece shorts and a white Bambi t-shirt. She is not wearing a coat and has blonde hair worn loose.

Detective Superintendent Darren Hannant said: "We are increasingly concerned for Leah's safety and need anyone with information to get in touch with us as soon as possible.  We are following a number of lines of enquiry to try to locate her. 

"I’d like to thank all of those who have shared our appeal and have phoned in with information.

"Leah, if you are reading this message, please get in touch with the police or your mum.  You are not in any trouble. We just want to make sure that you are safe."

Anyone with information or who knows where Leah is should contact us immediately by calling 999 and quoting log 263 of Friday's date (29/12).