A search has been launched to trace the whereabouts of a teenage girl from Oldham who has been missing for almost a week.

Lidia was last seen around Ashton Road and Burnley Street in Oldham at around 3pm on Tuesday, March 5, last week.

The 17-year-old, whose surname has not been released by police, is described as around 5ft 5in of slim build.

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The Romanian girl has long dark hair and brown eyes, though police said she sometimes wears wigs.

In a public appeal to find the missing teen, Greater Manchester Police said officers want to make sure she is safe and well and encouraged anyone with information about her whereabouts to get in touch.

Reports about Lidia can be made by calling police on 0161 856 1382 and 0161 856 8931.

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