Update: missing Danni Purser has now been found. Weat Mercia Police released the following statement on their Facebook page: "Great news, the nine-year-old girl who was reported missing earlier this evening has been located safe and well, close to Stanton Lacy, near Ludlow. Thanks to you all for your help and sharing our appeals, it really is appreciated."West Mercia Police have made an urgent appeal for witnesses after a nine year-old girl has gone missing from her home near Ludlow.

Danni Purser was last seen at around 6.10pm today (Friday, April 7th 2017) where a witness reports seeing her walking towards Stanton Lacy, near Ludlow. Officers are keen to identify a man seen walking in the area of Stanton Lacy at the time Danni was reported missing, anyone with any information is asked to contact police immediately.

Danni is described as having long dark blonde hair, tied back, she was last seen wearing a pink jumper, spotty trousers and black wellington boots.

Officers are very concerned for her welfare and are asking anyone with any information to come forward immediately.

Contact West Mercia Police on 101 quoting reference 643s of 7 April 2017.