Missing 16-year-old girl 'may have travelled to Sheffield'

Courtney Whitehead is described as white, around 5ft 5in tall, of slim build, with long blonde hair, a pale complexion and green eyes.

She was last seen in Southport at 8am on Thursday, October 29 wearing dark coloured leggings, a crop top, a dark coloured hoody and black Adidas trainers.

Anyone who has seen Courtney, or has information on her whereabouts, should call police on 101 or missing people on 116 000.

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