POLICE today appealed for help in tracing a missing girl from Marcham.

Emma Thomas, 14, was last seen in Oxford city centre on Tuesday.

PC Denise Trafford, Missing Persons Co-ordinator, said: "Emma was seen by a friend coming out of McDonald's in Cornmarket Street but has not been seen since.

"It is believed she may have been staying with a friend in Blackbird Leys. I appeal to Emma to get in touch and let us know she is safe and well. If anyone has seen a girl matching Emma's description or knows of her whereabouts I would urge them to contact police immediately."

Anyone with information should contact PC Trafford via Thames Valley Police Enquiry Centre on 0845 8 505 505. If you don't want to speak to police and don't want to leave your name contact the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.