Police say missing girl could have been abducted

A major search has been going on through the night for a five year-old girl, who has gone missing in the town of Machynlleth, in mid Wales.

Police say they are increasingly concerned for the safety of April Jones, who is thought to have got into a van late on Monday evening.

Insp Kevin Davies from Dyfed-Powys Police described the search.

Officers have urged anyone with any information relating to April's disappearance to call Dyfed Powys Police on 0300 2000 333.