Police are appealing to find the parents of a young girl who has been found alone in a street in Lewisham this afternoon.

The young girl was found today (August 11) by police on Ravensbourne Road, SE6, at around 4:45pm after she was discovered by a member of the public.

Police have been working to trace her family, but the child has not been able to communicate her name or address to officers.

So far her family have not been located, but she is well and being looked after by officers.

Anyone who recognises her is asked to call 101 quoting reference Cad 6111/11Aug.

UPDATE: Police have now located her mother.