Update: 1100 hrs

THE SEARCH for a woman who went missing in The Stow area on Saturday morning has ended after she was found safe and well in Hampshire.

Police were contacted at 10.30 am on Saturday morning.

At the time, roads were blocked and the force helicopter deployed.

Following a number of inquiries, the woman was finally located in Hampshire.

An Essex Police spokesperson confirmed that there had been a domestic incident that had now been resolved.

Initial story

HARLOW police are searching for a woman who went missing this morning (Dec 21st).

The police were contacted just after 10.30am after concerns for the safety of a woman in the Stow area.

The Essex Police helicopter was deployed.

Inquiries are continuing.

More to follow.