POLICE are appealing for help to locate an 11-year-old girl who has gone missing from her home in North Cumbria.

Chantelle Little was last seen by her parents in her bedroom at their home in Heads Nook near Brampton at 11pm on Tuesday, but when they went to wake her the following morning she had gone.

Chantelle made contact with her mother at around 8am via telephone, but she did not disclose her whereabouts.

Police believe she could be anywhere in Cumbria.

She is described as a young white female, petite, around 4'5" tall, with dark brown hair worn in a bob with a fringe. She is believed to be wearing a pink top, black leggings and white trainers.

Anyone who has seen Chantelle should contact police immediately on 0845-3300-247.