A TEENAGE girl known to visit New Brighton who had been missing for a week has been found "safe and well", say police.

Police issued an appeal to help find Ellie Gargan, who had last been seen in Huyton at around 7.30pm on Friday, October 21.

The 15-year-old is known to visit New Brighton, Kirkby, Huyton and Leeds.

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Police confirmed today that Elle has been found.

In a statement, Merseyside Police said: "Thanks to everyone who shared our appeal to find missing Elle Gargan from Huyton.

"She has now been found safe and well. Sharing our appeals really does make a difference."