A THREE-year-old girl who was reported missing with her father has been found safe and well, police said today.

Cleveland Police had asked the public to help them find Rihannah Dawson and her father Javed Khaliq, 33, saying they had serious concerns for their welfare.

They went missing from the Thornaby area of Teesside last night and the little girl was found in the Middlesbrough area this afternoon.

Cleveland Police thanked the public and media for their help.

A 33-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of making threats to kill.