A WILLITON mum is urging anyone who has seen her missing teenage daughter to contact the police.

Lauren Hoddincott, aged 16, has been missing since Saturday, December 16 and her mum Claire Sheppard has issued an appeal through social media to help get her home for Christmas.

Lauren, who lives in Bridgwater, had been in Bristol on Friday but is believed to have travelled to Weymouth on Saturday morning.

Ms Sheppard believes she may be with two other boys. Police have been informed she is missing.

Ms Sheppard said: "Lauren is about 5ft 4in, has long dark brown hair and is quite slim.

"Please share this appeal, and if anyone sees her please contact the police. I need my girl home safe for Christmas."