A teenage girl who has been missing for almost a week has been found by police.

The 14-year-old girl was last seen on Monday.

Hampshire Constabulary launched a search for Olivia after she was last seen at 5pm on Monday, October 8. 

Officers said that Olivia said she was going to the Millbrook area of the city, but instead travelled elsewhere.

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The force added that both police and Olivia's family were concerned for her welfare, and enquiries were ongoing to try and locate her.

After a five-day search effort, police have now confirmed that the teenager has now been found. 

The police thanked the public for assisting in its search appeal.