Police today appealed for help in finding a 15-year-old girl who has gone missing.

Kelly Sarginson, 15, is originally from Leicestershire but lives in Chipping Norton. She was last seen at the Castle Quay Centre, Banbury, at 1pm yesterday.

Kelly is white, slim, 5ft 5in tall, with brown hair and brown eyes.

When she was last seen she was wearing a black vest top, black jacket, black shoes, and black or dark blue jeans. She was carrying a black rucksack.

Sgt Chris French said: “I want to reassure Kelly that she is not in any trouble, we are just concerned for her welfare and want to make sure she is OK.”

Anyone who sees Kelly or has any information on her whereabouts should contact Thames Valley Police via the 24-hour Police Enquiry Centre on 0845 8 505 505. If you don’t want to speak to police or leave your name, call the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.