A RUSSIAN widow's bid to track down her long-lost daughter has ended successfully thanks to the Wyre Forest Community Safety Partnership.

Co-ordinator Paul Schubert was approached for help via e-mail by the 70-year-old woman, who cannot be named, after she lost contact with her daughter who is living in this country.

West Mercia Police were able to track down the daughter and Mr Schubert was happy to report back the news that she and her children are safe and well.

He received a reply from Moscow announcing "you are now my best friend" and inviting him to visit the Russian capital.