AN appeal has been launched in the search for a teenager with Merseyside links who was reported missing last week.

Demi Potter, aged 15 and from Southport, has been missing from home since Friday (August 9) and Merseyside Police say 'extensive enquiries' are ongoing to find her.

She is believed to be with a 15-year-old boy called Marshall from Leicester.

Demi is 5' 2' tall, slim build, long brown straight hair and brown eyes.

She was last seen wearing a short blue dress and possibly white Nike Trainers.

Demi is known to visit areas around Merseyside.

Please pass on any sightings Demi to police via this form: or any other information to @MerPolCC or 101.