A missing woman has been found 'safe and well' in Dorset.

Maureen Dean, 52, from Eastbourne was found at 8.45pm yesterday (August 22). 

A spokesman from Sussex Police said: "Missing woman Maureen Dean, 52, who was last seen in Eastbourne on Friday, (18 August) has been found in Dorset on Tuesday (22 August).

"She is safe and well."

Maureen was reported missing from Eastbourne on Sunday, August 20.