Police say they are becoming increasingly concerned for a missing 16-year-old girl from Leek.

Mary Jane Evans has been missing since around 1am this morning (15th February) and police have asked anyone who may have any information on her whereabouts to contact them.

A spokesperson for Staffordshire Police said: "We are becoming increasingly concerned for missing 16-year-old Mary Jane Evans from Leek.

"Mary was last seen on The Crescent, Leek, this morning (Tuesday 15 February) at around 1am.

"She is described as white, of a slim build, with short red hair and around 5ft'4in in height.

"Mary was last seen wearing a black hoodie, black trainers and blue jeans.

"She has connections in Leek.

"Anyone who has seen Mary or anyone with information about her whereabouts should call Staffordshire Police immediately on 101, quoting incident number 023 of 15 February."