Police have arrested two people in connection with the disappearance of a 16-year-old girl in Hampshire.

Louise Smith was last seen or heard from at around midday on May 8 in Somborne Drive, Havant.

Officers have arrested a man and woman, both 29, on suspicion of kidnap and they remain in custody.

Police added they were still treating the disappearance as a missing person investigation.

Louise’s family have said they’re ‘increasingly concerned’ for her welfare. 

Chief Inspector Alex Reading said: ‘We have been working hard since Louise was reported missing to locate her and so far we have received great support from the community, for which we are very thankful.

‘I know the public would expect us to explore all lines of enquiries in order to find Louise and as such we must move forward with an open mind as to where she might be.’

He added: ‘Louise, if you are reading this, please call us and let us know you are ok. We just want to know that you are safe.

‘If you feel you cannot call us, then please call a friend or a loved one – we need to know that you are ok.’

Louise is described as white, around 5ft 2ins tall, of slim build and straight black shoulder-length hair.

She was last seen wearing black jeans, a black and white striped t-shirt, black trainers and a black coat with a fur hood. 

She was wearing the same coat in the photograph above.

Police have been conducting various different enquiries to locate her, including house-to-house enquiries, searches and collecting CCTV.

They have appealed to anyone who saw Louise or knows where she is to get in contact.

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