A vulnerable 21-year-old woman who had been missing for over a week has returned home safe and well, according to police.

The force had been asking for the public's help locating Sophie Townsend after she was last seen on Summer Street in Stroud.

But police announced today: "We're pleased to report that missing 21-year-old Sophie Townsend returned home over the weekend and is safe and well.

"We would like to thank the public and media for sharing our appeal."