Police are appealing for the public’s help in tracing a girl who has gone missing from Watford.

Seventeen-year-old Katie Martin was last seen at around 10pm on Wednesday at her home in St James’ Road.

She is described as white, around 5ft 6in tall, of slim build with shoulder length fair hair.

Katie was last seen wearing a grey Adidas hoodie, printed leggings and black Adidas trainers with white soles.

It is believed that Katie is still in the Watford area.

Anyone who sees Katie or knows of her whereabouts is asked to contact Hertfordshire Constabulary via the non-emergency number 101 straight away.