A 16-year-old has gone missing from Westcliff.

Tamara Richardson-Headlam was last seen on Monday, September 4, in Westcliff, with contact last made with a family member on Tuesday, September 5.

She is described as being mixed race, 5ft 4ins tall, of slim build and has very long black braided hair.

She was last seen wearing a black coat, with black leggings and black trainers.

It is believed Tamara has links to the Loughton, Stratford and Walthamstow areas.

Anyone who sees Tamara or has information about her whereabouts is asked to contact Southend police station on 101.