POLICE are appealing for information about a teenage girl who has been missing for more than a week.

Charleigh Hewer, 15, has been away from her home in Eden Way, Beckenham, since Friday, October 12.

She was last seen at 4.30pm but did not say she was going anywhere.

Charleigh has gone missing several times before - but has never been gone for so long without making contact.

She is described as white, 5ft 5in, of slim build and with blonde hair and blue/green eyes.

Her family are said to be very concerned for her welfare and she is known to spend time in the Beckenham, Croydon and Lewisham areas.

Anyone with any information is asked to phone police on 01689 891 212.