Officers are appealing for help to trace a woman who has been missing since Wednesday morning.

Nichola Chatfield, 37, left her home in Park Road, Lowestoft, at approximately 11.10am and has not been seen since.

It is believed that she may have headed towards the Ipswich area.

Police are becoming increasingly concerned for her welfare and are urging anyone who has seen her to get in touch immediately.

She is described as white, approximately 5ft 6 tall, of medium build, with short dark hair. She was last seen wearing a knee length dark coat, dark jeans, and a bright pink medium sized rucksack.

If you believe you have seen Nichola, or have any information on her whereabouts, call Lowestoft police station on 101.