Police are appealing for information about a 12-year-old girl from south Essex who has been missing for four days. 

Demi Taylor, who is from Chafford Hundred, was reported missing on April 16 and hasn't been seen since. 

Officers are said to have carried out 'thorough enquiries' in order to locate her.

A spokesman said: "We now need the public’s help to ensure she is located safely.

"Demi is about 5ft 1ins tall, with very long, straight brown hair.

"She was last known to be wearing beige and black leggings and a grey puffer coat with a fluffy hood.

"If you are with Demi, or know where she is, please call us immediately on 101."