A VULNERABLE teenager who went missing in the New Forest has been found.

Ellena Hagin, 17, was last seen at Priory Hospital Southampton in Marchwood, near Totton, at around 11.20am today.

But following a media appeal she has been located.

A Hampshire Police spokesman said: "We are pleased to say Ellie was found this afternoon safe and well and would like to thank the media and the public for their help in locating her."