Concern growing for two missing 13-year-old girls from Burnley who were last seen three days ago

Summer-Jade Loats and Courtney Lawson were last seen between 6pm and 6.30pm at Flip Out in Haslingden Road, Blackburn, on Saturday (April 15).

Summer-Jade, 13, is described as white, 5ft 2in tall, of medium build, with blonde, shoulder-length hair. She also has a nose piercing.

She was wearing a white crop top, grey cycling shorts, crocs, ‘Flip Out’ socks and a white Pretty Little Thing puffer jacket at the time of her disappearance.

Summer-Jade has links to Burnley, Blackburn and Devon.

Courtney, 13, is described as white, 5ft 1in tall, of thin build with faded red hair in a ponytail.

She was last seen wearing a black coat, a pale blue/purple hoodie, bright red jogging pants and grey Nike trainers.

Courtney has links to Burnley, Blackburn, Rochdale, Birmingham and Newcastle.

Sgt Phil Higham, of Blackburn Police, said: “We are concerned for the welfare of Summer-Jade and Courtney.

“Both girls went missing together and we would urge anyone who has seen them to come forward with information."

Anyone with information should call 101 or email [email protected].

Always call 999 in an emergency.