A WOMAN and a five-month-old baby who were being searched for by Essex Police have been located.

Kay Phillips, 26, was found at a relative's home in Chelmsford on Tuesday evening along with her son.

Officers had been appealing for information about their wheareabouts since Friday as they had concerns over the mother and son's wellbeing.

A spokesperson said the pair were found "safe and well".

Miss Phillips partner, Richard Frost, 35, of Chelmsford, was arrested on Monday on suspicion of attempted murder following an incident in Dorset Avenue, Great Baddow, on November 21.

Another male, a 22-year-old from Thurrock, was also arrested on the same night.