An urgent search has been launched to find a schoolgirl who has been missing since yesterday morning.

Alice Kent, 13, was last seen at High Brooms railway station in Tunbridge Wells shortly after 9am on Wednesday. She is described as being slim, around 5ft 4in, with long dark hair and blue eyes.

The teenager was wearing a black fluffy coat over a white shirt, a navy blue school skirt, black tights, and black loafer shoes.

Kent Police said in the appeal for information: ‘A CCTV image of her last known sighting is being issued as part of the appeal and officers are keen to hear from anyone who may have seen Alice or knows where she is. ‘Please call 999 quoting reference 12-0461.’