Cleveland Police confirms missing Lauren Appleby has been found safe and well

An appeal for information was issued on the whereabouts of 18 year-old Lauren Appleby.

She had last been spotted in the Blackhall area on Wednesday at around 6pm.

On the afternoon of Thursday, January 30, Cleveland Police confirmed through social media that she was no longer missing.

The police would like to express their thanks to anyone who provided help with the matter.