POLICE have confirmed that Melissa Bowles, 14, who was reported missing from North Wales last week has been found safe and well.

Appeals published by the Advertiser, online here, on our Facebook page - www.facebook.com/swindonadvertiser - and @SwindonAdver Twitter account were part of the campaign to find her.

A Wiltshire Police spokesman said: "Melissa was found in Swindon yesterday.

"We would like to thank the media and public for their assistance."