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Urgent appeal for two missing girls, 14, who disappeared from hospital car park in pyjamas

Police say they are becoming increasingly worried for the missing school girls

Maryam Zakir-Hussain
Tuesday 19 April 2022 09:53 BST
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Livia (L) and Aleighsha were last seen on Easter Monday
Livia (L) and Aleighsha were last seen on Easter Monday (West Mercia Police / SWNS)

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Police have made an urgent appeal to find two missing teenage girls last seen in a hospital car park wearing pyjamas and slippers.

Aleighsha and Livia, both 14-years-old, were last seen in the car park of Ross-on-Wye Community Hospital in Herefordshire at around 12.30am.

Aleighsha is described of a slim build with dark brown hair and blue eyes.

Livia is also of a slim build but has light brown hair, blue eyes and wears a nose ring. Police have not releaed their surnames as part of the appeal.

Aleighsha is described of a slim build with dark brown hair and blue eyes
Aleighsha is described of a slim build with dark brown hair and blue eyes (West Mercia Police / SWNS)

A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “Officers and their families are becoming increasingly concerned for their welfare.”

The force added that both girls “ have links to Hereford, Bromyard and Worcester and could be on a train”.

Livia is also of a slim build but has light brown hair, blue eyes and wears a nose ring
Livia is also of a slim build but has light brown hair, blue eyes and wears a nose ring (West Mercia Police / SWNS)

A statement from the police said: “Aleighsha and Livia, both aged 14, are missing from Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire.

“They were last seen at Ross-on-Wye Community Hospital carpark at around 00:30am on Monday 18 April.

“Anyone who has seen or heard from Aleighsha or Livia, or has information about their whereabouts, is asked to call 999.”

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