Ella Hysom (Image: Archant)
The 15-year-old girl who went missing on Monday afternoon has been found “safe and well” according to police.
Ella Hysom, who suffers from depression, was spotted yesterday in Ilford town centre by a member of the public and is now in an east London police station.
Her family have been informed.
Ella’s mother Alison and father Tim, who are from Colchester, made an emotional appeal yesterday for her return.
A Met police spokesman said: “The 15-year-old has since been found safe and well. We would like to thank the media and members of the public for their assistance.”
Ella was last seen at 1.20pm on Monday in Clements Road, Ilford.
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