An urgent appeal has been issued by police for the public's help in finding two missing 12-year-old children from New Haw in Surrey.

According to a statement released on the morning of Good Friday by Surrey Police, the two children have not been seen since Thursday night (April 1).

Ellie Murphy and Tyler Anderson were last seen leaving her home address in New Haw at around 11.30pm and their family are growing increasingly concerned for their welfare.

Ellie is described as around 5ft 2" with brown curly hair and of a slightly larger build.

Tyler is described as 4ft 9" with long brown hair, skinny build and green eyes. He was last seen wearing blue tracksuit bottoms, a grey top and black trainers.

The pair are likely to be together and be travelling by train. They have connections across the Runnymede area and have links to Kingston.

If you have seen them or have any further information on their whereabouts please get in touch with police straightaway quoting reference PR/ 45210033704 through 101 or the Live Chat at www.surrey.police.uk