A missing couple have been safely located following a five-day search.

Louis Bond and Rebecca Smallcalder were first reported missing on Monday (January 6).

Recovered CCTV footage showed them in the Chatham area at about 3:25pm the same day.

They were then believed to have made their way to Darnley Road, Strood, towards Rede Common.

In a CCTV picture, Louis, 31, was seen wearing all-black clothing and a light woollen hat.

He had previously also been seen carrying a black rucksack.

Rebecca, 26, had last been seen wearing a black top, black trousers, a long grey and white scarf, trainers on and carrying a plastic bag and a grey handbag.

At the time, police urged residents and businesses in the area to check for CCTV.

Tonight police said: “A man and a woman reported missing from Gillingham on Monday 6 January have now been safely located.”

Officers have thanked everyone who assisted with the appeal.