Fears grow for a missing 14-year-old last seen at Wigan's Haigh Woodland Park

An urgent appeal for help has been put out by Wigan police after a 14-year-old schoolgirl went missing during a Haigh Woodland Park visit.

Emily is from Lancashire and has connections to Stockport and so is not familiar with the area.

She is about 5ft 4ins tall, has bright burgundy red hair that is long and straight.

She was last seen this afternoon (Sunday April 26) at the park wearing blue denim shorts, a grey hoodie and black Adidas trainers.

Emily, 14, who was last seen in Haigh Woodland Park in Wigan this afternoon (Sunday April 26)placeholder image
Emily, 14, who was last seen in Haigh Woodland Park in Wigan this afternoon (Sunday April 26)

Wigan Police, who have issued an appeal on social media, say they are becoming increasingly concerned about her and want to make sure she is safe and well.

Anyone with information about her whereabouts should contact police on 101 quoting log 1843-26/04/2026. Always dial 999 in an emergency.

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