A 55-year-old woman from Clayton-le-Moors has gone missing.

Maureen Lavelle was last seen at 2pm on Sunday in Haslingden Old Road, Blackburn, near to the Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurant.

Maureen is described as white, about 5ft 5ins tall with long auburn/ginger hair that is quite unkempt.

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She is thought to be wearing a three quarter-length light grey jacket or dressing gown, with a black jumper underneath and light-coloured trousers or jeans.

She is also possibly wearing a black headband.

PC Cora Haworth, of Blackburn Police, said: "We are very concerned about Maureen and I would urge anyone who sees her or someone matching her description to contact us."

Anyone with information should contact police on 101 quoting log number 0798 of March 1.