A missing Colchester woman has been found safe and well.

Joanne Jackson, 29, was last seen leaving her home on Catherine Hunt Way at about 10.30am yesterday.

Police became concerned for her welfare after her family was unable to contact her.

The woman was found in the Colchester area this morning.

An Essex Police spokesman said that Joanne had been taken to Colchester General Hospital for a check-up, but appeared to be safe and well.