Police have found a teenager who went missing from Halstead.

An appeal was launched to trace the teenager, with police growing "increasingly concerned for her welfare".

Essex Police had called for the public's help to find missing 14-year-old Elisha Howarth. 

Elisha wasn't been seen since around 9am this morning and police said they are growing increasingly concerned for her welfare.

A spokesman said: "She is described as a white girl with very long, brown hair. She has green eyes and is around 5ft 1". 

"We believe that she was last wearing a black top, with pink shorts and silver rings. 

"If you have seen Elisha, or have any information on her whereabouts, please call 999 quoting incident 265 of 12 September."

UPDATE - Police confirm Elisha has been found.