Police have been searching across the south east for this teenager who has been missing since last Sunday.

Kayleigh Lodge went to visit a friend in Croydon last weekend but did not return to her home in Ticehurst, East Sussex, as expected.

She was reported missing by her family on Wednesday but officers have so far been unable to find her.

The 15-year-old is white, of average build, 5ft 6in, with blue eyes and brown shoulder length straight hair.

PC Sally Agutter said: "We are concerned for Kayleigh because of her age and the fact that we don't know where she has been staying since the weekend.

"There is no evidence that she is in danger but we need to find her to make sure she is ok.

"If you have seen her or you know where she is, please contact us urgently."

Call 101 if you know where she is, quoting reference 369 of 18/03, or email 101@sussex.pnn.police.uk.

If you see Kayleigh and believe she is in danger, call 999.