A MISSING woman from Verwood has been found, police say.

Officers had called for help to find Samantha Turner, 44, who was last seen at her home in Peel Close at 5am yesterday, Monday. She was reported missing just after 10.25pm.

Police said they were concerned for her as she did not have medication with her.

A spokesperson from Dorset Police said: "Samantha has been located in Bournemouth and has been taken to hospital to receive the appropriate care.

"We would like to thank the public for their help in sharing our appeal."