A 12-YEAR-OLD girl has not been seen since Tuesday and police are "very concerned" for her safety.

Demi Lee Hardy was last seen in the Castlemilk area but did not attend John Paul Academy in Summerston on Tuesday.

Police said she is known to frequent the Castlemilk, Summerston and Toryglen areas in Glasgow and appealed for anyone with information to contact police.

When last seen, she was wearing a black leather jacket, white vest top and light blue jeans which were ripped at the knee. She has braces on her teeth with white bands.

A force spokesman said officers were very concerned for her safety and wellbeing due to her young age."

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101.