A TEENAGE girl from Pendle has still not returned home, ten days after she walked out on her family.

Worried mum Karen Wareing has not seen daughter Melanie since she left their home in Barkerhouse Road, Nelson, on June 22.

Police have investigated a number of sightings of the 14-year-old in Nelson and Brierfield but so far have not been able to trace her.

Her mum said: "I'm getting so worried and worked up about this I've had to see my doctor because I've broken out in a nerve rash.

"There wasn't a problem and we'd not had an argument or anything. She just got up and left the house for no reason and I haven't seen or heard from her since." Melanie, a pupil at Walton High School, Nelson, has already gone missing twice this year but has always turned up safe and sound after a short time. The family moved to Nelson from Wigan three years ago.

Sergeant June Grice of Nelson police said: "She's a young girl and we are concerned about the fact that she's missing. We are conducting inquiries about her whereabouts.

"We would like her to come forward as soon as possible and want to hear from anyone who might know where she is."

The police believe Melanie could be staying with friends in the local area.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact the police on 01282 863161.

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