CONCERNS are growing a schoolgirl who hasn't been seen since the weekend.

Sascha Gallichan, who has connections with Taunton, has been missing since shortly before 11.30am on Sunday, when she was spotted near the Royal United Hospital, in Bath.

An Avon and Somerset Police spokesman said: "Concern is growing because she has not been seen or contacted anyone."

Sascha is described as white, about 5ft 6ins tall, of slim build with shoulder length bleached blond hair.

She is thought to be wearing a black leather jacket, red and white checked shirt, bleached light coloured skinny type jeans and grey coloured Nike training shoes.

Detective inspector Lorett Spierenburg said: “I want to make it clear that Sascha is in no trouble – we just want to make sure she is ok.

“She has lots of people who care about her and they just want to know she is safe.

“I would appeal to anyone who may have seen Sascha or someone matching her description, to come forward immediately.

“Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial in helping us locate her.”

We would like Sascha, or anyone who knows of her whereabouts to contact us immediately to confirm she is okay.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police now on 101, quoting ref 5215026702.

Sascha also went missing towards the end of last month, but turned up safely soon afterwards.