Police believe missing schoolgirl is in Poland

A missing schoolgirl who left the UK on the Eurostar train is believed to have gone to Poland, where her mother lives.

Serena Alexander-benson was last seen by her father leaving their home in Wimbledon, south-west London, at around 7.50am on Friday. An appeal was shared on social media after the 13-year-old did not arrive at school.

She is believed to have travelled to Poland with a female friend of her mother’s, the Metropolitan Police said, adding: “Detectives are not releasing further details at this stage. The priority is to confirm that Serena is safe.”