Police have said that they are “very concerned” as a 13-year-old girl has been declared missing. 

April, 13, was last seen at 1.45pm in Kirkbymoorside today, Saturday 28 September. She was wearing black leggings and a black hoodie with white writing and a pocket on the front.

Officers from North Yorkshire Police said she may have travelled to Manchester.

They added: "We are very concerned for her welfare, and extensive police searches are ongoing to locate her, both locally and in Manchester."

If you have any information that may help us find her, please call North Yorkshire Police on 101.

Dial 999 with an immediate sighting. Quote reference NYP-28092024-0414 when passing information.