Police issue appeal to trace two missing girls

Police are appealing to the public to help them trace two missing girls with links to Manchester city centre and Oldham.

Marta and Lidia are believed to be together, but police say they want to make sure they are 'safe and well'. Marta was last seen at 11am on Tuesday September 19, and Lidia was last seen at 8pm on Saturday, September 23.

Both girls are thought to be in Manchester city centre or Oldham. Officers have released images of the girls and are asking members of the public to contact them with any information on their whereabouts.

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Marta was last seen wearing a black sports jacket, black combat trousers, and white trainers. Lidia was last seen wearing black cycling shorts, a tank top with a hood, grey New Balance trainers, and a puffer jacket.

She is also believed to have been carrying a black suede River Island handbag.

Police are asking the public to ring 101 with any sightings.