Two teenagers who went missing from their homes earlier this week have been found safe.

Misha Mitchem, 17, from Sevenoaks, was reported missing with Lee Metcalf, 16, from Tunbridge Wells on Monday.

They were found in Essex.

It is believed the pair, who have been in a relationship for four months, both left home without telling relatives where they were going.

Just after 11pm on Wednesday Kent Police said both had been found safe and well and thanked everyone who had helped with the search.

In a tweet announcing the teenagers had been found, Kent Police also thanked officers from Essex.

Andrew Metcalf, dad of Lee Metcalf, said: "I am obviously delighted that they've both been found safe and well, and a huge thank you to the combined efforts of Kent police and Essex police for all their hard work over the past three days."