POLICE are growing concerned for the welfare of a 14-year-old girl who has been missing since Tuesday, April 3.

Veronika Dankova was last seen getting on a National Express coach at Folkestone Bus Station having just bought a ticket to Bradford.

She would have had to have changed at London Victoria coach station. Her journey was scheduled for the following times:

Depart Folkestone: 1355 hrs

Arrive London Victoria: 1640 hrs

Leave London Victoria: 1730 hrs

Her family, who live in Marine Parade, Folkestone, are getting increasing worried and would like her to get in touch. It is believed she may be staying with other members of the Czech community in the Bradford area.

Veronika is described as Eastern European, 5ft 4in tall, with short black, wavy hair and brown eyes. She has a lip stud. She was wearing a pink jumper, black coat and blue jeans.

Anyone who has seen Veronika or knows of her whereabouts, is asked to contact Kent Police on 01303 850055. Alternatively contact the Missing Persons 24 hour Helpline on 0500 700 700 (free of charge).