Police have appealed for information as to the whereabouts of a missing 12-year-old girl who has not been since Wednesday evening.

Leah Addo left her home at around 8am to attend school and was due to return at around 4.45pm but failed to do so.

Leah Addo was last seen on April 9 at 8pm.

Officers said they believe the young girl was in the area of Southborough House on Kinglake Estate, in Southwark with friends at approximately 8pm yesterday but has not been seen since.

Leah was dressed in her school uniform of grey skirt and grey blazer with black 'Kicker' shoes, and was carrying a black bag.