A 96-year-old Essex woman had been reported missing by family members has been found safe

Essex Police had appealed for the public’s help to find Joan Doye, who was said to be missing from her home in Witham,

Ms Doye had last been seen at 9.15am today. Police and her family were said to be concerned for her welfare.

Ms Doye has since been found in Leigh-On-Sea.