POLICE are concerned about a missing 14-year-old girl believed to be in the Accrington area.

Gillian Cooney may have a small, black puppy with her from which she is inseparable.

She went missing from a care home in Lancaster 10 days ago.

Gillian has family and friends living locally and police have received a number of anonymous phone calls saying she is living in the Accrington area moving from address to address.

She is white, 5ft 4in tall, slim, has short light brown hair, a fair complexion and a nose stud.

Sergeant Darren Cookson, of Accrington police, said: "Because of her age we are concerned for her welfare and would ask her to get in touch."

Anyone with information is asked to contact Accrington police on 01254 382141.

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