Police are appealing for help finding a severely autistic teenage girl from Enfield.

Olivia Ladds, 14, let herself out of her home at 8.15am and has not returned.

The girl is described as a light-skinned black teenager, 5ft 5ins tall with long, blond and brown plaited hair.

She was wearing a dark green, hooded coat, a white school polo shirt, black trousers and black  shoes.

Olivia was due to attend Durants Special School in Hertford Road, Enfield.

Her family are concerned for her safety as she suffers from autism and has the mental age of a five-year-old.

Anyone who has seen her or who knows of her whereabouts should call police in Enfield Borough on 07825832887 or 101.