The family of a 13 year old girl are desperate to find her after she went missing.

Louise Newman also known as Louise Coppard was last seen at on Wednesday morning in Gillingham.

She had just come home from visiting her boyfriend who lives in Maidstone.

Louise is described as white 5 foot 3, slim build, with brown eyes and long black hair.

She had not gone to school that day and was last seen wearing a black coat with fur trimmed hood, blue jeans, black Nike trainers.

Her phone is now switched off and she did not have any money with her.

Her cousin Billy-Jo Watkins said: "I just want her to reach out to any family member that she can, we're all very worried about you."

Police spokesman Amanda Driscoll said: "Police in Bromley are increasingly concerned to know the whereabouts of missing 13-year-old, Louise Coppard who has been missing since 9.30am on Wednesday, October 7.

"Louise is a white female, aged 13, 5ft 3ins tall with long brown hair worn in a bun style. She is not thought to have her glasses with her.

"Officers believe that Louise may be in the Medway or Swale areas of Kent."

Anyone who has seen Louise in the last 24 hours or knows of her whereabouts is asked to call Bromley Police by dialling 101 quoting reference 18MIS/044756.

If you spot Louise or have any information on her whereabouts call the police on 101.