A teenager from Darlington has gone missing - with police now asking the public for any information on her whereabouts as they "urgently need to check her welfare". 

16-year-old Elanor Ridley has bright pink hair, is 5 foot and 6 inches tall, and was last seen wearing a grey tracksuit with a hood.

Cleveland Police have advised that cops in Stockton are on the lookout for her - and have reported that she was last seen in the Roseworth area, though Elanor is originally from Darlington. 

A spokesperson for the force said: "Cleveland Police have concerns for Elanor and urgently need to check on her welfare.

"If you have seen Elanor or have information on her whereabouts please contact Cleveland Police via the 101 number, quoting ref 131863."