Devon and Cornwall police have thanked members of the public for their aid in finding missing 10 year old Freida Wills-McNeil who was reported missing at just after 3pm this afternoon.

Freida was located and reported to be safe and well within 24-minutes of the Police releasing their statement to press.

A spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police said: “Frieda Wills-McNeill, who was reported missing earlier this afternoon in the Buckfastleigh area has been located safe and well.

Thank you for sharing and assisting with this appeal.”