A teenage girl is missing from her home in Blackburn.

Police are growing concerned for the welfare of Emily Bannister, 17, who was reported missing on March 21.

An appeal has now been launched help find her.

A spokesperson for the police said: "We are concerned for Emily Bannister. She is 17-years-old and missing from Blackburn.

"If you see her or know her whereabouts, please call us on 101, giving log reference 1612 of the March 21."