FEARS are growing for a missing Hertford teenager who police believe may be in Brent.

Lachea Perkins-Parara, 13, when missing on Friday, January 15, from the place she was staying in Hertford and has not been seen since.

Police have today appealed for help tracing her, and say she is believed to have ties to Brent and Watford.

Lachea is black, 5ft 5inches tall, and described as stocky with short, black, afro-style hair.

She was last seen wearing a blue smock top, a grey zip-up hoodie, bright blue leggings and multi-coloured plimsoles.

Police added there are serious concerns for Lachea's safety, and issued an urgent appeal for information to help track her down.

Anyone with information can contact Herts Police on 0845 330 0222.