A 62-year-old woman reported missing to police who was believed to be in the Norfolk or Suffolk area has returned home, police have said.

Linda Brighten, of Newton Flotman in Norfolk, was reported missing this morning (Saturday, February 24).

Norfolk Constabulary launched a media and public appeal to help find her at 6.30pm today.

Shortly after 8pm, they announced she had returned home.

A force spokesman said: “A woman missing from South Norfolk has been found.

“Linda Brighten, aged 62 from Newton Flotman, was reported missing this morning.

“She has now returned home.

“Officers would like to thank the public and the media for their help with this appeal.”