A missing 12-year-old girl has been found safe after three days, police said today.

Rhyanna Andrews was last seen at her Canterbury home at 9.30pm on Saturday.

Police launched an urgent search to find the schoolgirl and well-wishers shared appeals on social media.

Police this afternoon said Rhyanna has been found "safe and well".

A spokesman said: "Kent Police would like to thank all those who helped look for the girl."

Officers earlier revealed they believed she might have travelled to the Brighton area.

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