A woman who had been reported missing from a hospital over a month ago has been located, police have confirmed.

Hampshire Police had previously released several urgent appeal to find Hayley Seymour. 

The 53-year-old had last been seen at Parklands Hospital, Basingstoke, on January 29 when she went out for a couple of hours' unescorted leave and failed to return.

Officers originally thought she may have travelled to Winchester, before later focusing their search in the Ringwood area.

But the force has confirmed this afternoon, Sunday, that she has now been located.

Police have thanked the public for their help in sharing the appeals.