A WOMAN who went missing from Shaftesbury has been found, police have said.

Jessica Saunders, 26, left her home in Hawksdene at 11.45pm last night.

She was reported missing at 12.12am today.

Earlier today police issued an appeal for her whereabouts and said they were "very concerned" for her welfare.

Just after 12.30pm today, police said Jessica had been found.

A police spokesperson said: "We would like to thank everyone for sharing our appeal".