A 14-year-old girl who has gone missing from West Dorset has been found safe.

In a statement, Dorset Police confirmed that Evie Barnett had been found, following searches.

A spokesperson for Dorset Police said: "The 14-year-old was reported missing having last been seen at around 8.50 pm on Thursday 20 April 2023.

"Following searches, with assistance from Dorset Search and Rescue (DorSAR), she has now been located.

"We would like to thank everyone who shared our appeal."

As previously reported, police had urged members of the public to help locate the teenager after she had gone missing from Piddlehinton.