She was last seen on Friday

Tom Burnett Content Editor

22:59, 19 May 2025Updated 23:00, 19 May 2025

Missing BayanMissing Bayan(Image: Greater Manchester Police )

Police are searching for a missing 15-year-old girl who may be in Manchester.

Bayan, from Skelmersdale in Lancashire, was last seen on Friday, May 16.

In an appeal on Monday evening, GMP said she was thought to be in the Rusholme area of the city.

She is described as an ‘Arab female’ and 5’5 inches in height.

A Greater Manchester Police spokesperson said: “Have you seen from Bayan?

“Bayan (15) was last seen on Friday 16 May 2025 leaving her home in Enstone, Skelmersdale.

“It is believed that she could be in the Rusholme.

“Anyone with information about her whereabouts should contact us on 101 quoting MSP/06A2/0000606/25.”

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