POLICE have confirmed that missing Gateshead woman Lorna Brady has been found safe and well.

Fears grew as to her whereabouts after the 55-year-old was not seen having left an address near Gateshead Metro Station, at 9.30pm, last night.

The Northumbria force thanked all those who shared its appeal and was particularly grateful to 18 mountain rescue volunteers who assisted in the search.

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