British and Thai police are trying to locate 12-year-old Zara Miles who went missing with her father after flying to Bangkok

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British police are working with colleagues in Thailand to try to find a 12-year-old Devon girl who has gone missing with her father.

A high court judge has taken the unusual decision to order the release of details of Arisara Miles, also known as Zara, who disappeared almost four months ago.

Zara and her father, Trevor Miles, left their home in Exeter and flew to Bangkok on 10 November last year, Devon and Cornwall police said.

Court officials, the local authority and the police have all been trying to locate her but she remains missing.

A police spokesperson said: “A judge has ordered the release of these details, and we are asking for information that could help us locate Zara.

“We believe her father Trevor Miles has business interests in Bangkok, and it is possible that they both remain in Thailand. We are concerned for the welfare of Zara and it is important that both she and her father return to the UK.

“We are appealing to the public for any information which may lead to locating Zara – her safety and wellbeing is the highest priority at this time.”

Miles failed to attend a meeting arranged by Devon council to address concerns about the girl’s welfare. A judge has officially ordered that she be returned to the UK.