Missing Ipswich woman Alison Garcia has been found “safe”, police have said.

The 47-year-old had last been seen in Rushmere Road in the town at around 5.40pm on Wednesday last week and officers were concerned for her welfare.

But Suffolk Constabulary said today that she “has been found safe by police”.

A force spokesman added: “Police would like to thank members of the public and the media for their assistance with this appeal.”