A 16-year-old girl who went missing from her home in Colchester at the weekend has been found.

Ashaki Williams was reported missing having last been seen at around 12pm on Saturday, December 6.

According to a spokesman for Essex Police, she was found at around 2.50am today, Tuesday, December 11.

He said: “Fantastic news

“We are no longer looking for Ashaki Williams, 16, who was reported missing from Colchester.

“Thank you for your shares and continued support.”