POLICE are appealing for the public's help to find a missing teenager.

Officers are concerned about the welfare of Chloe Middlehurst who is missing from the Darwen area.

The 17-year-old was last seen at around 4.45pm yesterday (26th November) on Elswick Street, Darwen.

A Lancashire Police spokesman said: "Chloe is described as being 5'5 tall, of a very slim build, Chloe has half dyed purple/red hair and it is usually worn in plaits. Chloe was last seen wearing a black jumper and black jeans.

"Aside from Darwen, Chloe has links to Manchester centre.

"If you have seen this female, or have any information on her whereabouts please call 101 quoting log number LC-20191126-1047.