Janine GriffithsA 16-year-old girl from Leeds has been reported missing, with her family urging the public for help in locating her.
Mariam Bojang was last seen around 11am on Wednesday 12 June in Oakwood, Leeds. She was wearing a black top and black leggings, with her hair tied up.
Her sister, who posted an appeal online, described Mariam as vulnerable and said the family is really worried about her.
“If anyone has seen her or knows anything at all, please contact me @latifah_bojangx, call 999 and quote reference 701 (12/06/24),” the post reads.
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