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Jillian MacMath

Concern growing for welfare of missing British backpacker in Cambodia

Concern is growing for the welfare of a 21-year-old British backpacker who has gone missing in Cambodia.

Amelia Bambridge, of Worthing, West Sussex, was last seen by friends at a beach party on the island of Koh Rong on Wednesday.

She was due to check out of her youth hostel, Nest Beach Club, on Friday afternoon but failed to return to her room.

Amelia's handbag, containing her purse, phone and bank cards, was found on a nearby beach while her passport remained at the hostel.

Amelia was travelling solo on a gap year when she went missing. (Facebook)

The desperate family of the teen, who was travelling solo on a gap year, have since flown out to the southeast Asian country to assist in the search for her.

Ms Bambridge told The Argus newspaper: "This is very out of character, she is normally so organised.

"I don't know what to think. The police have confirmed she is missing - apparently the embassy is closed until Monday.

"There doesn't seem to be any urgency. Her friend is still there as they were due to leave the island today, but she hasn't left because Amelia is missing."

Amelia's family has flown to Cambodia to search for her. (Facebook)

Amelia's brother, Harry, wrote on Facebook: "For all the religious people can you please do me a big favour and pray for my sister Amelia Bambridge.

"I'm about to board a plane from LA as she's been missing on her travels in Cambodia for over 48 hours now.

"I've asked who ever might be up there, to look after her for just another 20 hours and her big brother will be there as soon as I can be. Thanks for everyone who's showed their support, especially to my family back home."

A Foreign and Commonwealth Office spokesman said: "We are assisting the family of a British woman who has been reported missing in Cambodia and are in close contact with the Cambodian police."

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