Hope Arrowsmith, who is originally from Poynton, was last seen at around 6.50pm on Friday (April 11) at Wythenshawe tram stop. She is described as white, approximately 5ft 2ims tall, of a slim build, and brown shoulder length hair.
A major search has been launched to find a 12-year-old girl who was last seen two days ago at a tram stop. Hope Arrowsmith, who is originally from Poynton, was last seen at around 6:50pm on Friday, April 11 at Wythenshawe tram stop.
She is described as white, approximately 5ft 2ims tall, of a slim build, and brown shoulder length hair. Hope, who has links to Manchester, was last seen wearing black and white Nike trainers, black Nike socks, a white hoodie, a white T-shirt, and pink shorts.
Cheshire Police have issued an appeal to help find Hope, and have also shared a direct plea to the youngster to get in touch. Police Constable Izzy Morrall said: “We have been conducting a number of enquiries to locate Hope and we are becoming increasingly concerned for her welfare.
“As well as Poynton, Hope has a number of links to the Manchester area. I would urge anyone who thinks they have seen Hope since she went missing to contact us. The same goes for anyone who thinks they know where she may be or has any CCTV or dashcam footage which could aid our search. I would also like to appeal directly to Hope to ask her to get in touch with us.”
Missing people: Facts and Myths
Every year, 170,000 people vanish in the UK – that’s one person every 90 seconds. Fortunately, most return home within a few days, often without the need for a public appeal.
For adults over 18, going missing isn’t illegal, but the police will want to ensure their safety. If there are concerns for their welfare, a public appeal might be launched. Importantly, you don’t need to wait 24 hours to report someone missing. If their absence is unusual, contact the police immediately. Any child who goes missing will be looked for by police though they are not often given public facing appeals.
How the Missing People charity Supports Families
Missing People works closely with the police to amplify missing appeals and provide vital support to families. They offer practical help in searches and emotional support to those affected. If you need assistance or want to see your loved one’s appeal on the Missed map, call their Helpline on 116 000. It’s free, confidential and non-judgemental. They are also there to listen if you are thinking of disappearing or have already left.
The Role of Public Appeals
Not all missing cases are made public. In situations involving domestic abuse or severe mental health issues, publicity might do more harm than good. That is one reason why you will only see a fraction of missing cases on the Missed map.
When sharing appeals, it’s crucial to use the official channels from the Missing People website or via the share button on the Missed map. This ensures that once the person is found, all traces of the appeal are removed, respecting their privacy. The Mirror is committed to removing digital footprints of shared appeals, ensuring the missing person’s right to be forgotten is upheld.
By sharing official appeals, you help protect the privacy and dignity of those who have been found.
Anyone with information is being asked to ring 101, quoting IML 2067723. You can also report information to Cheshire Police through its website.
In the UK, a person is reported missing around every 90 seconds, according to the charity Missing People.
All types of people across a diverse mix of race, culture, age, socioeconomic status, gender, sexuality, physical and mental health challenges, professions, and countless other factors disappear. Of the 170,000 people who go missing in the UK each year.
• The Mirror is using its platform to launch Missed – a campaign to shine a light on underrepresented public-facing missing persons in the UK via a live interactive map, in collaboration with Missing People Charity. Because every missing person, no matter their background or circumstances, is someone’s loved one. And they are always Missed.
