Police are appealing for help to trace a 13-year-old girl missing from her home near Banbury.

Tessa Stephens was last seen at 4pm on Wednesday leaving her home in Deddington on a purple cycle.

She is white, average build, 5ft 3in tall. Police said Tessa has links to Marston in Oxford .

PC Denise Trafford, missing persons co-ordinator for Oxford, said: "Tessa hasn't been in contact with any of her friends or family since she was last seen on Wednesday and her family are very concerned for her welfare. I would urge her to get in touch with her family or the police as soon as possible on 0845 8 505 505."

Alternatively, if you don't want to speak to police or leave your name, call the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.