A missing teenager who was last seen at Clacton Pier on Friday night has been found, Essex Police have said.

The force issued a media and public appeal to help find Marcia Candian, 15, from Clacton, on Saturday evening, after she was last seen at Clacton Pier on Friday night.

On Sunday afternoon, Essex Police said she had been found.

The force said in a statement: “Marcia Candian, who was missing from the Clacton area, was found in Clacton this afternoon, Sunday August 6.

“Media and the public are thanked for their help with our appeal.”