POLICE have issued an urgent appeal for help in tracing a father and his two daughters who went missing from home this morning.

The 47-year-old man and his daughters, aged 16 and 13, have not been seen since 6am this morning when they left their home in Spennymoor, County Durham.

They are believed to be in a green Toyota people carrier, registration number DF04 XUH.

A spokesman for Durham Police said: "We are very concerned for their safety and request urgent help from the public in tracing them."

Anyone who sees the car or who has any information as to the whereabouts of the man and his children is asked to contact police on the emergency 999 number immediately.