Update: Florence has been found safe and well.

Police are appealing for help from the public to find a missing woman, believed to have travelled to Somerset with her dog. Missing 20-year-old Florence has not been seen since 9am yesterday morning, Monday, December 30, and police are concerned for her welfare.

She is described as white, roughly 5ft 6ins tall and has long blonde hair. She was last seen wearing a ling brown coat, a blue hat, walking boots and was carrying a rucksack. She may also be with a dog, a black and white border collie.

Officers believe that Florence, from Basingstoke, Hampshire, travelled to the Minehead area or used the coast path towards Lynton. If you see Florence, or know of her whereabouts, please call 999 quoting the reference number 5224414039.

The search for Florence is ongoing. Updates will appear below.

Missing Florence has been found safe

Avon and Somerset Police has said:

We're very pleased to let you know that Florence, has been found safe and well. The 20-year-old was missing and believed to have travelled to the Minehead area. Thank you to everyone who shared this morning's appeal or contacted us with information. Your help is appreciated.

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Police are concerned for the welfare of missing Florence (Image: Avon and Somerset Police )
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