Bamber Bridge girl, 16, found "safe and well" after 4-day disappearance

A 16-year-old girl who had been reported missing from home in Bamber Bridge has been found "safe and well".

Kayleigh Rees had last been seen on Wednesday at 8pm and police said her family had been "increasingly concerned" about her welfare.

But officers in Preston confirmed yesterday afternoon (Sunday, September 27) that the teenager has been found "safe and well".

The force has thanked people for sharing the appeal online and helping Kayleigh return home safely.

Kayleigh Rees, 16, from Bamber Bridge, had been missing since Wednesday (September  23) before being found "safe and well" by police on Sunday. Pic: Lancashire Policeplaceholder image
Kayleigh Rees, 16, from Bamber Bridge, had been missing since Wednesday (September 23) before being found "safe and well" by police on Sunday. Pic: Lancashire Police

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