Police have thanked the public after a missing 15-year-old who was last believed to be at Lakeside shopping centre has been found.

Chantelle was reported missing from Grays shortly before 5pm today.

She was last believed to be at Lakeside shopping centre, in West Thurrock.

Police were worried about the girl and issued an appeal.

Providing an update, an Essex Police spokesman said: "Good news!

“Chantelle, 15, who had been missing from Grays has now been found.

“Thank you for your support sharing our appeal, it really does make a difference.”