A MISSING woman has been found after police were seen searching a popular New Forest beauty spot.

Officers called for help to find 47-year-old Paula Whitfield, who was last seen in Lyndhurst on Friday.

On Saturday afternoon, police searched the Bolton's Bench area of Lyndhurst for Ms Whitfield.

Residents reported seeing police officers and search dogs, as well as volunteers and the police helicopter involved.

However, police have since confirmed that Ms Whitfield was found safe and well on Saturday evening.