Concerns are growing for a missing teenager.

Emma Phillips, 14, was last seen at her foster home in Whickham, Gateshead, on Tuesday, November 25. It is the third time she has gone missing this year.

She is 5ft 7in, of large build, with long, blonde, curly hair and blue eyes. She was wearing jeans, a fleece jacket and earrings bearing the word "sexy". Her handbag was in the style of a corset.

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 0191-454 7555, extension 64326.