Sussex police believe a teenage girl who has been missing for seven days could be in Islington.

Zahra Abdullah, 17, did not return to her home in Hastings last Monday and police are growing increasingly concerned for her welfare.

Because of her age she is considered extremely vulnerable and police would like to hear from anyone who has seen her or who knows of her whereabouts.

Officers looking for Zahra have information that suggests she may be in the Islington area.

Zahra is described as a thin, black, 5ft 4ins tall girl with black shoulder length hair and a pierced bottom lip.

She was last seen wearing a red jumper, a red checked jacket with black leather features and grey skinny jeans.

If you know where she is please call Sussex Police on 101 quoting serial 1592 of February 17.