Police are ‘concerned’ for a missing teen last seen in the early hours of the morning.

Alicia was last seen at her home in Linacre Way, Darlington shortly after 3am on Friday (July 28) morning.

Darlington Police said officers were concerned for her welfare.

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She is described as around 5ft 7in tall, slim and with brown hair which she often wears in a ponytail.

She was wearing a dark grey Ellesse hoodie with a white stripe down the sleeve, grey joggers, and black trainers.

The force said in a statement: “We are concerned for the welfare of the 17-year-old who went missing shortly after 3am this morning.

“Anyone with any information is asked to call Durham Constabulary on 101, quoting incident reference 76 of July 28.”