POLICE say that a missing teenager who was last seen in the early hours of Saturday (May 28) has now been located.

The 18-year-old was last seen at around 4.10am on Linthorpe Road, opposite the junction of Granville Road in Middlesbrough.

Cleveland Police launched an urgent appeal after becoming increasingly worried about the teenager’s whereabouts.

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This afternoon (Sunday, May 29) officers confirmed she has been located safely.

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