A TEENAGE girl has been missing for three days.

Police have today launched an appeal to trace the whereabouts of Sameera Fareed.

The 17-year-old was last seen at Blackburn College on Tuesday.

She is described as Asian, five ft 3ins tall with black and red hair and with tongue and nose piercings.

Ms Fareed was last seen wearing a black jacket, jeans, green airmax trainers and carrying a large black handbag.

Sgt Darren Lee, of East Police, said: "We are growing concerned about Sameera and I would appeal to anyone with information to contact us.

"I would also urge Sameera herself to contact us if she sees this appeal."

Anyone with information should contact police on 101 quoting log number 1068 of Jan 29.