Police searching for a missing woman say she has been found safe and well.

Patricia Fear, aged 67, had last been in contact with her family around lunchtime yesterday.

It was then discovered Patricia was not at her home address in Coles Avenue in Hamworthy, which prompted a large-scale search across the county. 

She was found safe and well this afternoon in the Dorchester area. 

Dorset Police has thanked everyone who shared their appeal.