UPDATE: Jessica has now been found, police said.
Concerns are continuing to grow for a missing 12-year-old girl who has not been seen for four days. The last confirmed sighting of Jessica Hurst, from Gorton, was at 2.30pm on Tuesday (February 14), police said.
The youngster was spotted on Princess Road near Alexandra Park in south Manchester. Police launched an urgent plea for help following her disappearance.
Jessica is described as being around 5ft 4in tall with long, black hair that had been recently dyed. She was last seen wearing a pink or grey sweatshirt, with light blue jeans and cream leather boots with a thick sole.
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Greater Manchester Police initially shared a picture of Jessica on social media as part of an appeal for help to find her on Friday (February 17) however it has now been confirmed the search has continued for another day and that Jessica is still missing.
Police said that 'officers are becoming increasingly concerned' about her 'and want to make sure she is safe and well'. Anyone with information about Jessica’s whereabouts should contact police on 0161 856 4863 or via 101.
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