PEOPLE across the county breathed a collective sigh of relief as it was announced missing woman Amanda Hull was safe and well on Monday afternoon.

The 38-year-old, from Ombersley, went missing in Haye Lane, Ombersley, at 9am on Saturday (May 22) where she went to collect her horse before heading to the stables.

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When she didn't get to the stables her concerned family reported the 'vulnerable' woman missing.

Concern grew after police found Amanda's phone, bag and hoody in a field on Sunday, but despite searching through the day and night there was still no sign of Amanda.

Droitwich residents, and those from farther afield, rallied round over the weekend printing posters and organising search parties at a hub in The Red Lion.

Her  mother, Carol Hull and her brother in law, Matt Nicol, posted a series of heartbreaking appeals, that were shared thousands of times.

Directly appealing to her daughter, Mrs Hull wrote on Facebook: "Amanda it’s Mom, please come home. You won’t be in trouble I love you so much, if you are reading this please come home."

After the colossal community efforts, including local businesses, local people and the police Amanda has been found.

A West Mercia Police said: "We're happy to confirm Amanda has been found safe and well and her family has been informed.

"We'd like to say a huge thank you to the community of Droitwich and everyone who shared our appeal.

"There was huge support from people during this search and we're extremely grateful."

An hour after the announcement Mr Nicol shared a photo of a card Amanda's niece made thanking police for finding her beloved auntie.

The caption read: "We’ve told the kids the amazing news.

"Our glass half full daughter (Amanda’s niece) had already done the card for West Mercia Police.

"Thank you from all of us, you have handled hundreds of calls and done an amazing job."

This was followed by a heartfelt statement from Mrs Hull who wrote: "What can we say,

"This morning we weren’t expecting this

"But she’s coming home my prayers have been answered for which I am so grateful.

"Thank you to everyone in Droitwich Spa who have taken the time to search, message me, send wishes

To some special people Matt Berrey, Matt Nicol, Nick West, Steve Mezzone, Chris Allen for organising the searches,

"The Red Lion for letting us use the facilities today.

"Nic Teresa for bringing food and supporting Kate Nicol

"My daughter Kate Nicol for supporting me and her dad and the West Mercia Police for all there hard work in making this happen."