A missing six-year-old girl who was at the centre of a huge search has been found.

Little Lexi Carter, from Dursley, Gloucestershire, is believed to have been playing with a scooter when she vanished yesterday evening.

A search was launched for the youngster, with both Gloucestershire Constabulary and her worried loved ones putting out appeals.

This morning, it emerged she has been discovered safe and well with pals.

In a statement, posted on Twitter, police said: "Six-year-old Lexi Carter who was reported missing from Dursley has been found with friends and is safe and well.

"Thank you to everyone who shared our appeal."