A Harpenden schoolgirl who vanished on Tuesday has been found safe and well.

Samina Chowdhury, 16, was last seen at midday on Tuesday (March 22) at Sir John Lawes School in Harpenden.

The 16-year-old went missing from St Albans on March 22 and was located in London on Friday.

Police thanked members of the public and the media for their assistance.