A 19-year-old girl has gone missing after getting into a taxi.

Sibhosami Banda, known as Sammy, went missing from central Watford at around 2pm today.

She was seen getting into a taxi near Watford General Hospital.

Sammy, from London Colney, is described as being black, of medium build with blue braided hair.

She has a nose piercing and was last seen wearing grey jogging style trousers and a black crop top.

Police said they are growing “increasingly concerned” for her welfare.

Anyone who has seen her or believes they know where she is should contact Hertfordshire Constabulary via the non-emergency number 101. If you are with Sammy now or have been with her in the last few moments, please call 999.