POLICE say a missing 15-year-old girl has been found safe and well.

Mollie Purnell, from Newton-le-Willows, had been missing from her home since yesterday afternoon, Tuesday, February 28, and was last seen walking towards Earlestown Railway Station.

Extensive enquiries are ongoing to find her.

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She is 5ft 8in tall, and has long ginger-coloured hair.

Mollie was last seen wearing a grey sweatshirt with a print of leopard lips on it, grey fluffy hooded jacket, light-blue coloured baggy ripped jeans and beige Nike trainers.

A Merseyside Police spokeswoman has since confirmed Mollie has been found "safe and well".