A MISSING teenager has been found safe and well.

Josephine Baxter, 18, who was reported missing yesterday, has been found overnight, police have confirmed.

The 18-year-old, from Leigh, had been missing since lunchtime yesterday.

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A spokesman from Essex Police, said: "We are no longer looking for missing teenager Josephine Baxter, 18, who has been found.

"Thank you for your help and for sharing our appeal."