A missing Oxfordshire girl has been found following an urgent police search.

Thames Valley Police released an appeal on Sunday evening to the public for helping locate Natalia, whose surname was not provided.

The 14-year-old girl was missing from Banbury and a photograph was attached to the appeal to help members of the public recognise her.

In some good news shared later by the force, it was revealed that Natalia had been found safe and sound.

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A spokesperson for Thames Valley Police said: “Missing girl found.

“Good news this evening, we have found Natalia, who had been reported missing from Banbury, safe and well.

“We thank the public and media for sharing our appeal and kindly ask that Natalia’s photo is now deleted from all platforms please.”

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