FEARS are growing for a missing teenage girl from Southampton.

Skye Murly has not been seen since 1pm on Thursday, December 31 when she went missing after leaving her home.

The 15-year old's family are growing increasingly concerned for her welfare.

Police are carrying out extensive enquiries to locate Skye and are asking for help in finding her.

We believe that she might be in the Southampton or Eastleigh areas.

Skye is described as white, of a slim build with long dark brown hair, and is five foot tall.

She was last seen wearing black jeans, a black coat, a black and white scarf  and a cream handbag

Police sergeant Lee Pitcher said: “We are asking the public now for help to locate Skye. Skye is only 15-years-old and therefore we are concerned for her welfare.

"We believe she might be in the Millbrook area of Southampton or in Eastleigh.

“Skye, if you’re reading this, please make contact with us or your family and let us know you are ok. You are not in any trouble. We just want to know you are safe.”

Police ask that anyone with any information contact them on 101 quoting 44160000110.

• UPDATE: Skye Murly was found shortly after this appeal was made.