Missing anorexic teenager is found

An anorexic teenager from Richmond who went missing while being treated for her eating disorder has been found.

Harini Payagala, 17, was last seen in Stroud, Gloucestershire, where she was receiving treatment, at 12.40pm last Friday and her family feared she may not have eaten for five days. She has been anorexic for four years and weighed less than 4st 10lb.

Harini was found near a Homebase shop in Stroud yesterday by Police Community Support Officers. She was taken to hospital and reunited with her family.

Inspector Phil Offord said: "We are delighted to be able to relay this good news and would like to thank the local community for the support we've had over the last few days."