Police are appealing for information about a missing 15-year-old girl who may be in the Croydon area.

Tyra Hyman from Lambeth, was last seen by her parents on Monday, July 29, when they dropped her off at her friend's home in Chandler Way, Southwark, at 3pm.

Police are increasingly concerned for her welfare and say their enquiries suggest she may be in Croydon.

Tyra is of slim build, with black curly shoulder length hair and is between 5ft 6ins and 5ft 7ins in height.

Anyone who has seen her or knows of her whereabouts should call police at Lambeth Missing Person's Unit on 0208 649 2113 or via 101.