Fresh appeal for missing girl believed to be in Greater Manchester

Police officers have today issued a fresh appeal for help to find a missing girl believed to be in Greater Manchester.

Payton was last seen in the St Helens area in Merseyside at around 4.30pm on Tuesday July 25th. Police think the 14-year-old has now travelled to Greater Manchester.

She was last seen in St Helens at about 7:20pm, possibly making her way by bus towards Ashton in Makerfield and believed to be heading to the Manchester and Stockport area

She was last seen wearing all-black clothing. She is described as being around 5ft tall and of slim build with blonde hair

Officers released a picture of Payton on social media as part of an appeal for help to find her. Anyone with information on her whereabouts is being urged to get in touch. Call Police on 0161 856 9774 or 101.