Lancashire Police are becoming increasingly concerned for the welfare of a teenage girl missing from Preston.

Update: Police say Emily was found safe and well during Tuesday and the public were thanked for sharing the appeal

Emily Bannister, 18, was last seen in the Brindle Road area of the city at 10.15pm yesterday (June 22).

Emily is described as white, with black/red hair and has recently shaved her eyebrows off. She was last seen wearing black leggings with a white Puma logo, a black bubble jacket with a thick fur hood and black Nike trainers.

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Emily has links to both Preston and Blackburn.

Anyone who sees Emily or has information on where she may be are urged to get in touch. Lancashire Police would also urge Emily herself to contact them if she sees this appeal.

Anyone with information should contact police on 101 quoting log 1591 of June 22. For any immediate sightings dial 999.

UPDATE: Emily was found on Thursday June 23.

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