Police are growing concerned for the welfare of a 10-year-old girl who has been reported missing from Buckfastleigh.

Frieda Wills-McNeill was last seen shortly before 2pm walking from the central car park towards the river.

She is described as a white female, with long blond hair and a fringe, and is of slight build. She was last seen wearing a dark coloured top with small multi-coloured butterflies and knee length green shorts or skirt. She had a tye-dyed jumper around her waist and is wearing one pink sock, one white sock and blue and black trainers.

A number of officers are in the area carrying out searches.

Anyone who sees Frieda or knows of her whereabouts is asked to call police on 999 quoting log 534 18/8/22.