Paige and Cassie Speer were reported missing last night from their home near Crumlin Road, Belfast. Police believed they girls may be in the company of a female relative.

       Inspector Moutray, of PSNI, said: "Paige, who is aged 5, and Cassie, aged 3, were reported missing from their home in Snugville Street yesterday evening (Tuesday 21 December).

       "Paige is described as being of light build, with ginger-coloured, curly, shoulder-length hair.

       "Cassie is slightly stockier, with tight ginger curls.

       "I am appealing to anyone with information on their whereabouts to please contact us on 101, quoting reference number 1635 of 21/12/21."

       Officers want the public's help to trace the youngsters.

       They've issued a photo to help the search.

       Crumlin Road is near central Belfast, the capital of Northern Ireland.