Police say 10-year-old girl who went missing in Exeter is found safe

Police have said a 10-year-old girl who was reported missing on Monday has been found safe.

Devon and Cornwall Police initially issued an appeal after Layla McLoughlin was reported missing in Exeter, Devon.

However, shortly before 3pm, the force said she had been found safe and well.

In a statement, Devon and Cornwall Police said: "Layla McLoughlin, aged 10, who was reported missing this morning has been located safe and well in Exeter.

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"Following our earlier appeal, we received a number of possible sightings and information as to her whereabouts, which greatly assisted in officers locating Layla a short time ago.

"Thank you to everyone who shared our appeal and reported information to us."