Police search for missing 13-year-old girl

A 13-year-old girl has been reported missing from home in Lancashire and police say they are becoming increasingly worried for her welfare.
By Matthew Calderbank
Published 16th Dec 2020, 14:19 BST
Updated 16th Dec 2020, 14:22 BST
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Hannah Derbyshire, from Haslingden, was last seen in the Highfield Park area of the Rossendale town at 2.30pm yesterday (December 15).

She is described as white, 5ft tall with long brown hair and was last seen wearing a black jacket with a fur hood, black leggings and grey trainers with a red Nike tick.

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Officers tasked with finding Hannah say the teenager also has links to Rawtenstall and Bury.

Hannah Derbyshire, 13, was last seen in the Highfield Park area of Haslingden at 2.30pm yesterday (December 15). Pic: Lancashire PoliceHannah Derbyshire, 13, was last seen in the Highfield Park area of Haslingden at 2.30pm yesterday (December 15). Pic: Lancashire Police
Hannah Derbyshire, 13, was last seen in the Highfield Park area of Haslingden at 2.30pm yesterday (December 15). Pic: Lancashire Police

PC Kerry Jervis, of East Police, said: "We are concerned for Hannah’s welfare who is clearly vulnerable because of her young age.

"I would ask anybody who has any information on her whereabouts to contact police straight away.

"I would also like to appeal to Hannah directly, if you are reading this, to make contact with your family or the police. We are all worried about you."

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Anyone with information is asked to email [email protected] or call 101, quoting log 1336 of December 15, 2020.

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