Update: The two children have now been found safe and well 

A parent has issued an urgent appeal after two children disappeared in Basingstoke.

Luca, aged 12, and Erin-Mica, aged 13, have not been seen since Wednesday morning, according to concerned family members. 

Luca's mother Tina Holden has asked the public to help in a post to Facebook, writing: "Please share as my son went missing this morning, if any one see him and his girlfriend please contact the Basingstoke police and myself.

"We believe they took a train outside of basingstoke. Please share as far and wide as you can. We just want our children home."

According to Luca's mum, personal belongings including a bank card were not taken.

Hampshire Constabulary has been contacted for comment.