An 86-year-old woman who went missing in Brentwood has been found "safe and well".

Stella Glasson was reported missing this morning (August 22) after she was last seen leaving her home in Pondfield Lane, Brentwood, at around 8am.

Essex Police have now confirmed she has been located "safe and well".

They previously appealed for help from the public to find her, and believed she was travelling on foot.

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Essex Police said: "Good news! Stella Glasson, who was missing from Brentwood, has now been located safe and well.

"Thank you to everyone who shared our appeal."