THERE are fears for a teenage girl who has been reported missing.

Police are searching for Layla Douglas from Worthing, who was last seen this morning when she set off for school at about 8am this morning.

The 14-year-old is white, 5ft 8’in tall, with long black hair and tanned skin, and piercings to her nose, tongue and lip. She was last seen wearing school uniform.

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Layla has family in the Gillingham area of Kent.

Officers are concerned for her welfare and are urging anyone with information to contact police right away on 101 or 999, quoting serial of 25/03.