An Essex teenager reported missing on October 25 has been found safe and well this morning.

Kelsie Charles, 15, from Tendring was reported missing on October 25, prompting police to issue an appeal.

This morning, Essex Police confirmed the 15-year-old had returned home at around 1am this morning after seeing her mother’s Facebook appeal.

The appeal was shared more than 1,840 times since it was posted 15 hours ago.

Police have thanked the public and media for their help.