A MISSING Bournemouth woman has been found safe and well, police have said.

April Howatt, 57, was reported missing after she was last seen just before 4pm on Tuesday, February 23, in the area of the Kings Park Hospital. 

Police issued a number of appeals for her whereabouts.

A Dorset Police spokesperson said on Thursday afternoon: “Following enquiries and searches by officers, she has now been located in the Bournemouth area.

“We would like to thank everyone who shared our appeal.”