Police searching for a missing teenager have today (Friday, August 5) confirmed that she has been found safe and well.

Earlier this week officers issued an appeal to help find the 15-year-old who was last seen in Masham at around 2.30pm on Wednesday August 3.

North Yorkshire Police thanked everyone who shared their appeal and say she has now been located.

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