Police search for woman near Weymouth Harbour following concerns for her welfare
POLICE searched for a woman in Weymouth this morning following concerns for her welfare.
A spokesman for Dorset Police said they received reports showing concern for the woman's welfare just before 5am.
The woman was believed to be near Weymouth Harbour.
Coastguards assisted police in their search for the woman.
A spokesman for Wyke Coastguard said the team were paged at 5.35am and helped search for the woman near the Nothe Fort and Pleasure Pier before she was found by police by the pier.
A spokesman for Dorset Police said: “The lady has been found safe and well and is now being cared for by the appropriate authority.”
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