Update: Nikita has been found

Police investigating the disappearance of a teenager in Brent believe she could be in Watford.

Nikita Atkinson, 17, was last seen at 10.40pm on Thursday, October 9, in Salmon Street, Brent.

Nikita is described as white, of slim build, and around 5ft 5ins tall.

Officers said she has blonde hair, but the teenager frequently dyes it red or pink.

Natalie Dearman, spokesman for Hertfordshire Constabulary said: "It is believed she could be in London, Morecambe, Peterborough, Watford or Stevenage."

Anyone who has seen Nikita or has information about her whereabouts has been asked to call the Brent Missing Persons Unit on 0208 733 3771 / 07917 595 204, 101 or Missing People on 116000 quoting Merlin 14MIS036256.