Concern grows for teenage girls who went missing from a Belfast hospital

By Q Radio News

Police say they are becoming "increasingly concerned for the welfare" of two teenagers who went missing from the Ulster Hospital in the early hours of this morning. 

Friends Tammi-Leigh Ferrin (15) and Charlene Gallagher (17) were last seen in Dundonald at 2.20am.
                
Officers have appealed to both girls - or anyone who knows where they are - to contact them on 101. 

A PSNI spokesperson said: "Police are becoming increasingly concerned for the welfare of 15-year-old Tammi-Leigh Ferrin and 17-year-old Charlene Galllagher.

"The two friends went missing from the Ulster Hospital in Dundonald at around 2.20am this morning (Tuesday 31st December).

"Tammi-Leigh is described as being around 5’4”, of slim build, with green eyes and red hair. She was last seen wearing a loose brown denim jacket, belly top, tight grey ripped jeans and pink Nike trainers.

"Charlene was last seen wearing a black jumper, black tracksuit bottoms and black trainers.

"Officers are appealing to Tammi-Leigh and Charlene, or anyone who knows of their whereabouts, to contact them in Lisburn on 101 quoting reference number 130 31/12/19."