CONCERN has been raised after a teenage girl went missing from an address in Hove.

Mia Epps has been reported missing after travelling to the city from Spalding in Lincolnshire to visit family.

The 16-year-old was last seen at 1.45pm on Wednesday. Sussex Police said in a statement it is believed she may have gone to London.

Mia is white, 5'5", of medium build with very long straight blonde hair and blue eyes.

She was last seen wearing a black coat with fur-trimmed hood, black leggings, and pink Nike air shoes. She was carrying a small brown Gucci bag.

Mia also has body piercings, including her nose and tongue.

Anyone who sees Mia or knowing of her whereabouts is asked to contact Sussex Police by calling 101, quoting serial 689 of December 27.