West Mercia Police are appealing to the public for help in tracing a missing woman from Hereford: 49-year-old Julie Lloyd has been missing since yesterday morning.

Julie was reported as missing just after 7.20am on Tuesday, February 23rd. She was last sighted near to The Hereford Academy school, and she has not been seen or heard from since.

Julie is approximately 5 foot tall with short grey shaven hair. It’s believed she may be wearing navy jeans, a red jumper, a black woolly cap with a peak and trainers.

Julie’s family and police are growing increasingly concerned for her welfare. If you have seen Julie or recognise her description, please call police on 101.