A TEENAGER from Southampton who was missing for nearly three weeks has been found.

Police launched extensive searches for Destiney Marston, 14, who was last seen in Lancashire on August 7.

Today officers have announced that she has been found – 24 hours after police had launched a widespread appeal to find her after being increasingly concerned for her welfare.

A statement released today by the force says: “Missing teenager Destiney Marston has now been located.

“Thank you for supporting our appeal.”