Police are appealing for help to trace two teenage girls who have gone missing from Plaistow for almost a week.

Sandra Majewska, 16, and Raisa Zielinskis, 15, both from Poland, were last seen at around 9am on Tuesday in the St Andrews Road area where they live.

Sandra is described as approx 5ft 6inches tall, and was last seen wearing a black skirt, black t-shirt and black leather jacket. She was also carrying a brown shoulder bag with a flower on it.

Raisa is described as approx 5ft 2inches tall and of slim build. She was last seen wearing a black t-shirt, white cardigan and black and white high heels. Her shoes have a metal heel.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Newham Missing Persons Unit on (020) 7275 5728.