A GIRL who told her mother she was staying with a friend over the weekend is missing.

Verphy Kudi, 14, said she was staying in Hove but did not return home.

It has also been established she did not stay with the friend at all.

Verphy has been sending messages and police believe she may be in London.

PC James Huntley said: "Verphy is only 14 and we are growing concerned about her being away from home for so long.

"She is black and has very long braided black hair. When she left she took a large black bag and was wearing a black leather jacket.

"We believe she may be in the Brixton or Clapham Junction area of London."

If you see her email 101@sussex.pnn.police.uk quoting serial 1025 of 28/11.