A schoolgirl has gone missing from Harpenden.

Samina Chowdhury, 16, was last seen at midday on Tuesday, March 22 at Sir John Lawes School.

She is described as of Asian appearance, has brown eyes, is around 5ft 2in tall, of medium build and has very long wavy black hair.

Samina was last seen wearing her Sir John Lawes School uniform but it is possible that she may have changed into leggings, jeans or jogging bottoms and a Nike hoody.

Anyone who may have seen her or knows of her whereabouts is asked to contact Hertfordshire Constabulary via 101.