Hunt for girl, 15, and dad missing for 2 days after vanishing in dead of night

Police have launched a frantic search for a man who disappeared with his daughter in the early hours – as officers become “concerned for their welfare”.

Paul Brown, 34, and his daughter Michaela Gumbs, 15, were last seen at their home at 4am on Wednesday.

Mr Brown, who is described as white, 6ft 2ins and slim, was wearing a green Hugo Boss tracksuit and grey Nike Air Max trainers.

He also drives a blue Volkswagen Golf with red alloy wheels. Michaela is described as 5ft 5ins and slim with long brown hair.

She was last seen wearing a grey jumper, grey jogging bottoms and an orange scarf and was carrying a black handbag.

Paul Brown, 34, and 15-year-old Michaela Gumbs (pictured) were last seen at their address at around 4am on Wednesday (SWNS)

Paul, who is 6ft 2ins tall and of a slim build, was last seen he was wearing a green Hugo Boss tracksuit and grey Nike Air Max trainers (SWNS)

The pair vanished from their home in Hinckley, Leics., and police believe they are still together.

A Leicestershire Police spokesperson said: “They have not made contact with their family since and police are concerned for their welfare. It is believed that they are still together.

“Anyone who has seen Paul and Michaela, or knows of there whereabouts, is asked to call 101, quoting incident 133 of 29 September.”