Missing Rotherham girl Cassidy found safe and well after abduction arrests made
A missing Rotherham schoolgirl has been found safe and well following a police appeal and a dramatic development in the case earlier today.
South Yorkshire Police had been searching for 14-year-old Cassidy, who was reported missing after she was last seen on Sunday, March 29.
Her last confirmed sighting was in Bridgegate at 7.11pm, where she was captured on CCTV.
Following her disappearance, officers launched an extensive investigation, carrying out CCTV trawls, house-to-house enquiries, and searches of the local area.
Police also examined phone records as part of their efforts to trace her whereabouts.
Earlier today, the force confirmed two arrests has been made in connection with the case.
A 60-year-old man and a 26-year-old woman were arrested on suspicion of abduction.
Both remain in police custody.
In an update issued after the arrests, South Yorkshire Police confirmed Cassidy had been found.
A police spokesperson said: "Following appeals for information posted in the past couple of days, we can confirm that missing Rotherham teenager Cassidy has been found safe and well.
“Thank you to everyone who shared our appeals - your support is always appreciated."