Missing girl from Halifax found safe and well

Missing teenager Tara Whelan has been found safe and well

West Yorkshire Police said: "Tara Whelan from Halifax who was the subject of a earlier missing persons appeal has been found safe and well.

Tara Whelan (left) was last seen with an unknown male (right) in Halifax (photo: West Yorkshire Police)placeholder image
Tara Whelan (left) was last seen with an unknown male (right) in Halifax (photo: West Yorkshire Police)

"Police would like to thanks everyone who shared the appeal across social media.

"A 39 year old man who was arrested in connection with her disappearance has been released from custody."

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