A missing Stroud girl has been found safe and well tonight (Wednesday, August 21). 

Police earlier this evening put out an appeal for the public's help to locate a teenager who was reported missing from Stroud.

A Gloucestershire police spokesman said: "We're pleased to report that the teenager who was reported missing from Stroud earlier on today has been located safe and well this evening. 

"We would like to thank everyoen who shared our appeal."