Missing mother Natalie Bracht and her five daughters have been found safe and well in Munich, Germany.
Natalie left her home in Sunderland on May 17 with her five daughters, aged between five and 13.
Following a search carried out by Northumbria Police with the support of forces across the UK and in Europe, Natalie and all five of the girls were recently found safe and well in Munich. The children are now in the care of the German authorities.
Northumbria Police are working with their German counterparts and will be speaking with Natalie in due course. Northumbria Police Detective Chief Inspector Ian Bentham said today: "I am happy that the girls have been found safe and well and I would like to thank the public for their help and assistance in this matter."