A TEENAGER who went missing in North Dorset this afternoon has been found.

Detectives launched a search for Rosie Dugdale, 16, after becoming "increasingly concerned for her welfare".

Rosie had last been seen at her home in Sturminster Newton, North Dorset, at around 2pm today.

This evening, officers said she was found in her home town.

A spokesperson from Dorset Police said: "We would like to thank everyone who shared our appeal."