Police are concerned for the welfare of a 16-year-old girl who has gone missing from Ipswich.

Persia Moghadam was reported missing at 4pm on Thursday, July 28.

Officers believe she could be in the Southend area.

She is described as 5ft 6ins tall, of a slim build and has shoulder-length black hair.

Anyone who has seen her or has any information on where she might be is asked to contact Suffolk police on 101.