Police locate young girl after large-scale search operation in Torquay

Police searching for a young girl who is believed to have knocked on someone's door and said she was lost, have located the child.

Devon and Cornwall Police launched a large search operation on 5 April after receiving the reports in Torquay.

Officers have confirmed she has now been identified.

A spokesperson for the force said: "Following information reported to police, officers have been able to locate the young girl at her home address in Torquay and confirmed that she is safe and well.

"We would like thank everyone who shared the appeal and assisted with enquiries in the area."