The search is on for a 16-year-old girl who has gone missing from her North-East home.
Police are anxious to trace Kirsty Holland, who is known to frequent Washington, Sunderland and Newcastle.
She is described as 5ft 5in, of broad build, with brown, collar-length hair and freckles. When she disappeared she was wearing navy jogging trousers and a burgundy Umbro sweatshirt, and carrying a black backpack.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Washington police on 0191-454 7555.
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