Lyla-Jane Lake: Girl, 13, missing since last week found safe

A 13-year-old girl who had been missing since last week has been found safe, Hampshire Police has said.

A 13-year-old girl who had been missing since last week has been found safe, Hampshire Police has said.

Lyla-Jane Lake had last been seen in Basingstoke on Wednesday 21 December.

Her father, Nathan Lake, had posted a video on Tuesday appealing for her to “please just come home”.

On Wednesday, Hampshire Police tweeted: “We’re pleased to tell you that 13-year-old Lyla, who was missing from Basingstoke, has been found safe.

“Thank you to everyone who shared our appeals and contacted us with information.”