A British backpacker has been reported missing after she disappeared on a Cambodian island. 

Amelia Bambridge, 21, was last seen by friends on the island of Koh Rong on Wednesday. 

Her mother, Linda, was contacted by the manager of the Nest Beach Club hostel after she failed to check out. 

While her passport was found at the hostel, Bambridge’s handbag – containing her purse, phone and bank cards – was found on a nearby beach. 

Her family are now flying to Cambodia to help with the search. 

Bambridge’s mother told The Argus newspaper the behaviour was “very out of character” for her daughter, who is “normally so organised”. 

“I don’t know what to think,” she said. “The police have confirmed she is missing – apparently the embassy is closed until Monday.

“There doesn’t seem to be any urgency. Her friend is still there as they were due to leave the island today, but she hasn’t left because Amelia is missing.”

Meanwhile, Bambridge’s brother Harry posted on Facebook: “For all the religious people can you please do me a big favour and pray for my sister Amelia Bambridge.

“I’m about to board a plane from LA as she’s been missing on her travels in Cambodia for over 48 hours now.

“I’ve asked whoever might be up there, to look after her for just another 20 hours and her big brother will be there as soon as I can be. Thanks for everyone who’s showed their support, especially to my family back home.”

A Foreign and Commonwealth Office spokesman said: “We are assisting the family of a British woman who has been reported missing in Cambodia and are in close contact with the Cambodian police.”