A WOMAN who went missing from her Brentwood on Monday afternoon has been found safe and well.

A police helicopter spotted Julia Piaoes, 86, who lives in The Birches, Brentwood, in Hornchurch at around 11pm on Monday night.

Essex Police officers were guided to meet her. She received medical treatment before being reunited with her family.

There had been concern for her wellbeing as she suffers from dementia and diabetes. She was last seen in the Ingrave Road at around 4pm before being reported missing.