POLICE officers are today appealing for help in tracing a 68-year-old woman who went missing yesterday morning.

Shirley Cassman of Melford Road, Sudbury was last seen at West Suffolk Hospital at around 10am yesterday, before leaving the premises.

A Suffolk police spokesman said she has not been in contact since.

Ms Cassman is described as white, 5ft 8ins, of slight build with shoulder length blonde hair.

She was last seen wearing a three-quarter length grey coat, red leggings or trousers and Ugg boots and also wears glasses. She may also be wearing a bobble hat.

Officers are concerned for Ms Cassman’s welfare and are asking anyone who may have seen her to get in contact with Suffolk Police immediately on 101.