Police searching for a missing father and his young daughter are becoming “extremely worried” about their welfare.

Ahmed Karwan Abdulla, 36, and three-year-old Dunya Abdulla, who have links to Kent, were last seen in Blackpool on April 10.

They were reported missing eight days after being spotted in the Promenade area of the seaside town.

Ahmed is about 5ft 8in, of stocky build, with brown eyes, short black hair and a dark beard.

Dunya has curly, shoulder-length brown hair, brown eyes and is about 3ft tall.

Lancashire Constabulary has revealed they also have links to Manchester.

Officers believe they may still be in Blackpool, but could also have travelled further afield.

PC Cat Angus of Blackpool Police said: "We are extremely worried about Ahmed and Dunya and it is out of character for them to disappear like this. We need to trace father and daughter to make sure they are safe and well.

"They have not been seen since April 10 and while they could still be in Blackpool they could equally have left the area.

"Perhaps you have seen them, or maybe you know Ahmed and have previously heard him discussing plans to travel elsewhere.

"If you see them, or have any information about where they may be, please tell us."