A 15-year-old girl who went missing from her Southbourne home this morning has been found safe and well, say police.

Sophie Bruin is said to have been upset when she left her home in Overcliff Drive at 9.30am to go for a walk on Saturday morning.

Police issued an appeal for help from members of the public to find her.

On Saturday night, Chief Inspector Alan Setchell, of Dorset Police, said: “We are pleased to say Sophie has been found safe and well.

“I would like to thank members of the public for their help and support in trying to locate her.”