UPDATE: Cher Maddison located:9.02pm, Thursday, September 17:Police have confirmed that Cher Maddison has been located safe and well by officers. The public are thanked for their assistance with this enquiry.- - - - - - POLICE are appealing to the public for help to locate a 63-year-old woman who has gone missing from her home in Ashreigney, near Chulmleigh.

Officers are concerned for the welfare of Cher Maddison who last seen at her home around 1.30pm today, Thursday, September 17.

Searches and enquiries are being carried out and police are asking the public to report any sightings to them via 999.

Cher is described as white, around 5ft 4ins tall, with dark brown shoulder-length hair. She was wearing blue jeans, distinctive blue croc shoes with a pink strap, and was carrying a brown overcoat and high visibility vest.

If you see Cher or know of her whereabouts please call police on 999, quoting log number 0494 of September 17.