CONCERN is growing for the safety of missing Ipswich schoolgirl Astra Tye missing since last Thursday .Even though the 13-year-old Stoke Park High School girl has gone missing before, her disappearance is worrying her family and police.

CONCERN is growing for the safety of missing Ipswich schoolgirl Astra Tye missing since last Thursday .

Even though the 13-year-old Stoke Park High School girl has gone missing before, her disappearance is worrying her family and police.

Astra was spotted at Ipswich railway station with a friend between 8.45pm and 10.30pm on Thursday.

Since then there have been other reported sightings in the town, but as yet Astra has not returned.

Astra, who lives in Peppercorn Way, is described as white, medium height with a mole on her left cheek.

When she was last seen she was wearing a hooded Nike jacket dark trousers and white Reebok trainers.

Anyone who may have seen Astra is asked to call Ipswich police on 01473 613500.