Police are appealing for help tracking down an Elland schoolgirl.

Katie Smith, 14, was last seen at her home address on High Lees, Mixenden at 4.45pm on Tuesday.

She was last seen in her Brooksbank School uniform but is thought to have additional clothing with her.

There was a possible later sighting of her at 10pm on the same day. The person seen was wearing jogging bottoms and a red top.

Katie is known to frequent Halifax town centre, the Mixenden Estate, Elland and Rastrick.

Detective Inspector Derrick Oldham of the Calderdale Safeguarding Unit, said:

"We are becoming increasingly concerned for Katie's welfare and I would appeal to Katie or anyone who sees her to get in contact so her family know she is safe and well. If you have any information please contact police on 101."

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