MISSING Taunton girl Sophie has been found "safe and well".

An Avon and Somerset Police spokesperson said: "A 13-year-old girl who was reported missing last week has been found safe and well.

"Sophie was last seen in Taunton on Tuesday 27 July, but was taken into the care of officers overnight.

"We’d like to thank everyone who shared our public appeal and called in with information."

 

POLICE have issue a fresh picture of a missing Taunton teenager.

Officers are desperate to locate 13-year-old Sophie.

An appeal to find her was issued yesterday (Tuesday) and has been updated today with the new image.

She was last seen at about 1.15pm on Tuesday 27 July in the Obridge area wearing a grey sweatshirt, black skinny jeans and black trainers.

She was carrying a large black shoulder bag.

Sophie is described as white, about 5ft 2ins tall, of average build and has shoulder-length brown hair.

Sophie is believed to have links with Yeovil.

If you see Sophie, call 999 and give reference number 5221170818. Call 101 and use the same reference number if you know where she may be.