A SCHOOLgirl has gone missing from West Swindon and police are concerned for her safety.

Nicola Cole was last seen on Saturday afternoon (October 21) when she said she was going to meet friends.

Swindon Police spokeswoman Alvina Kumar said: "She said she would return home at about 7pm but she failed to come back.

"Police and family are concerned about her well-being and would urge anyone with information about her whereabouts to phone us."

When the 15-year-old left her house in Benwell Close, Westlea, she was wearing a cream jumper, beige fleece, black trousers and black platform boots.

Mrs Kumar said: "Inquiries with family and friends have failed to locate Nicola and there has been no contact with her since she went missing."

She is described as white, 5ft 3in tall, with short blonde hair and brown eyes. She is of a medium build and her left eyebrow is pierced.

Anyone with information about where she may be should phone the police on 01793 528111.