AN URGENT search launched to find a missing 10-year-old girl has ended in success this afternoon.

Sussex Police issued a public appeal urging people to come forward with any information which could help them find Willow Daubeny.

She had last been seen at about 1.25pm today in Florence Park, Chichester.

Officers said they believed she was travelling on foot and "concerns are growing for her welfare".

Sussex Police provided an update at 3.48pm to say she had been found in Chichester, safe and well.

A force spokesman said: "We're pleased to report 10-year-old Willow Daubeny is safe and well.

"Willow had been reported missing from Chichester, but was found in the city this afternoon.

"Thank you to everyone who cared and shared our appeal."