POLICE are searching for a Helsby High School student who has been missing from home for a week.

Charlene Farrell, 15, was last seen on Thursday in Chester city centre wearing her green, Helsby High uniform.

Although she has gone missing before, police say Charlene has always returned home within a few hours.

Officers are concerned about her safety, particularly because of her age and length of time she has been missing.

They are asking anyone who has seen Charlene to get in touch. Charlene is 5ft 5ins tall with dark, brown shoulder-length hair and wears glasses with purple frames.

Anyone who knows where she may be is asked to call Chester police on 01244 350222.