A search is underway to trace a missing teenager who was last seen in Glasgow three days ago. 

Talailah Francis was last seen near the Gallowgate area at around 7.15pm on Thursday, August 1.

The 14-year-old, who is from Cumbernauld, is described as a black female, 5ft 8 ins in height, of medium build with Afro-style hair currently braided and dyed red in parts.

Police say Talailah may be wearing a head scarf or bonnet.

When she was reported missing she was known to be wearing a black jacket, red top, and black shoes. 

Officers are urging anyone with any information to contact police via 101, quoting incident number 3139 of August 1.