"CONCERNS are growing” for a missing 15-year-old girl, last seen in Tranent yesterday, according to police.

Police are appealing for help from the public in tracing missing girl Niaomi Doran, who has been reported missing from the Tranent area, and has not been seen since yesterday.

She is described as 5ft tall, with long brown hair with blonde highlights, wearing a pink body warmer, grey joggers and black sliders.

Police have asked anyone with information to call 101, quoting incident number 0872 of January 4, 2024.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Niaomi Doran, aged 15 years, has been reported missing from the Tranent area, and has not been seen since January 7, 2024, and concerns are growing for her welfare.

“She is 5ft tall, with long brown hair with blonde highlights, wearing a pink body warmer, grey joggers and black sliders.

“Please contact 101, quoting incident number 0872 of January 4, 2024, with any information.”