A missing 15-year-old girl in North Yorkshire has been found safe and well.

The county's police force had issued an appeal for Masoumeh, who was last seen in Harrogate around 3.15pm today (Thursday, September 5).

A spokesperson said: “Extensive enquiries are ongoing to locate Masoumeh and as part of our enquiries, we are asking for anyone who may have seen her, or who has information about her whereabouts, to contact us immediately.

“We have been unable to contact her since this afternoon and we’re growing increasingly concerned for her welfare.”

Masoumeh is described as being of southeast Asian heritage, around 5ft 7 tall, of slim build, with long straight black hair. She was last seen wearing a cream zip-up hoody and light brown tracksuit bottoms.