An elderly woman who went missing from Macclesfield Hospital has been found safe and well.

Police launched an urgent search for Sheila Anson, 78, who went missing from Macclesfield Hospital and was last seen at 4.30pm yesterday.

Officers were worried for Sheila's welfare because she has dementia and can become confused.

She was found safe and well today just after 10am in Macclesfield Cemetery.

A police spokesman thanked the Express and the public for help in sharing the appeal.