Police have launched a search to find a missing pensioner from Southampton.

Gillian Cooke, 82, is missing from the Cobbett Road area of the city.

In a statement, a spokesperson for Hampshire Police said: “It is unusual for Gillian to leave the house on her own, however it is believed she left her address between 10am and 12pm today – Friday, May 10 – and may have headed to the Riverside Park area.

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“She may be wearing a white fluffy jumper and black trousers.

“If you think you’ve seen Gillian since she went missing, or you have any information about where she might be, please call us immediately on 101 quoting 44240196041. In an emergency dial 999.”

Gillian has now been been located.