A 79-year-old woman from King's Lynn who was reported missing has been found safe and well.

Police had appealed for help in tracing Doreen Mallet who had last been seen at 12.30pm today at a care home in Losinga Road in the town.

A police spokesman said she had been found in King's Lynn earlier this evening and was safe and well.

The spokesman said: 'We would like to thank the public and the media for their assistance with this appeal.'