Police have thanked the press and public for their help after finding a 39-year-old woman who was missing from Marylebone and last seen at the Golders Green Parish Church on February 12.

Police are relieved that Gakleen Shahata, 39, has been found.

Ms Shahata of Marylebone, who is deaf, speech-impaired and has learning difficulties, was attending a church service with family when she left to go to the toilet but did not return.

A police spokesman said: “Gakleen has now been found safe and well.

“We thank the public and the media for their assistance.”