A woman who sparked a police appeal after going missing from her north-east home has been found.

Sandra Wiseman, 55, was reported missing from her home in the Longate area of Peterhead during the early hours of Monday morning.

Grampian Police confirmed she had since been traced “safe and well”.

A police spokeswoman said: “Grampian Police would like to thank members of the public for their assistance.”

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