A MISSING teenage girl has been found "safe and well".

West Yorkshire Police launched an appeal to find Sophie Pearson, 16, from Bradford yesterday.

But the young girl has now been located.

Officers thanked the public for their support with the search.

A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said: "Sophie Pearson, who was the subject of a missing person appeal, has now been found safe and well.

"Thank you to everyone for your assistance."

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