*UPDATE - Layla has now been found safe and well"
A schoolgirl is missing from home, police have tonight confirmed.
Layla McGary, 9, was last seen around 4.45pm today (June 11) wearing her school uniform.
She went missing from her home in Moreton, and was reportedly last seen on Ivy Lane heading towards Pasture Avenue.
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She is described as being around 4ft tall with dark hair in a ponytail and blue eyes.
Layla was last seen wearing a dark grey pleated skirt, white polo top, bottle green Woodchurch Primary cardigan and black AirMax trainers.
Police enquiries are currently continuing into her whereabouts.
If you have seen Layla or have any information, please contact Merseyside Police via their online form here.
Alternatively, DM @MerPolCC on Twitter, ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’ on Facebook or call 101 or the charity missing people on 116 000.
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