POLICE are appealing for help in tracing a 14-year-old girl who has been missing from home for a fortnight.

Rebecca Louise Wood Rebecca was last seen by her grandfather as he dropped her off for an out patients appointment at Wigan Royal Infirmary Hospital.

It is believed that Rebecca whose home address is in Hindley made her way into Wigan where she has recently made friends.

Rebecca was last seen wearing a blue demin jacket blue jeans and a jumper with stripes.She has long brown hair with blonde streaks. She is 5ft 9ins tall of medium build with blue eyes.

Anyone who has seen Rebecca Wood or knows her whereabouts should contact police on 0161 856 7224.