'Extreme concern' over missing girl, 15, with urgent police search underway

Police have launched an urgent appeal for help to find a missing 15-year-old girl.

Alisha Shaw, from the Manchester area, is believed to have travelled to Bradford in West Yorkshire yesterday (Wednesday). Officers are now 'extremely concerned' about the teenager.

An urgent search is underway to find her in Bradford, with anyone who spots her urged to call 999 immediately. Alisha is described as being around 5ft 4in tall and of slim build.

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She was last seen wearing a grey hooded top, with black leggings and black trainers. Her hair is believed to be curled and she was also wearing silver hoop earrings, West Yorkshire Police said.

Alisha has links to the Manningham area of Bradford. Police said: "We have issued an urgent appeal for information on Alisha Shaw, who has been reported missing in Bradford.

"Officers are very concerned for her welfare and enquiries are underway to find her. Sightings to 999, log 0196 of 25 July."

Anyone with information should contact police in Bradford on 999, quoting log reference 0196 of 25 July.

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