A 14-year-old girl has been missing from her home for a week - and police say there is increasing concern for her welfare.

Lola Lind was last seen when she left her Folkestone home to go to school last Tuesday (September 23).

Police say she took her two pet rats and some rat food with her.

Lola is described as white, 4ft 10in tall, of slim build, brown eyes and long dark hair.

When last seen she was wearing a blue T-shirt, black trousers and a black jacket with a dragon image on the back. Police say she could also be wearing a pink jumper and blue jeans.

• Anyone with information about Lola is urged to contact Missing People on 0500 700700.