A 12-year-old girl has been found after being reported as missing from County Durham.

Grace Dickson was reported as missing from her home in Seaham yesterday.

Durham Police had issued an appeal to try and find the youngster. 

A police spokeswoman confirmed the youngster had been found tonight.

SHe said: "Thank you to everyone who shared our post to find missing Grace Dickson.

"Grace has been found safe and well."