Schoolgirl Samantha Hopkins, who had been reported missing on November 22, has returned home safe and well, Merton police has said.

The 15-year-old girl was reported missing on Saturday November 22.

Samantha had left her Morden address at 1pm, and last spoke to her family at 5pm the same day.

The schoolgirl told them she would be in the Carshalton area.

She returned home safely a short time later.