Extensive enquiries are ongoing to find a missing girl who was last seen in Sefton nearly 24 hours ago.
Lexi Maddock, 12, was last seen at her home in Seaforth around 4.25pm yesterday (Friday, December 10).
Merseyside Police has said there are "extensive enquiries" ongoing to locate the missing girl.
READ MORE: Mum's tiny baby bump sees her accused of 'lying' about pregnancy
She is described as white, 5ft 1in tall, with blonde collar-length curly hair, with a pale complexion and blue eyes.
Lexi speaks with a Liverpool accent.
The 12-year-old was last seen wearing a black bubble jacket, dark grey top, black leggings and multicoloured trainers.
Lexi is known to frequent the Runcorn area, in particular Runcorn Shopping City.
Police enquiries are currently continuing into her whereabouts.
If you see her, people are urged to contact Merseyside Police via their online form here.
You can also pass information through social media, via @MerPolCC on Twitter, 'Merseyside Police Contact Centre' on Facebook, 101, or Missing People on 116 000.
We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story.
For the latest news and breaking news visit http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/.
Get all the big headlines, pictures, analysis, opinion and video on the stories that matter to you.
Follow us on Twitter @LivECHONews - the official Liverpool ECHO Twitter account - real news in real time.
We're also on Facebook/theliverpoolecho - your must-see news, features, videos and pictures throughout the day from the Liverpool ECHO.