A woman has been found unconscious in a woodland area in Letchworth this morning, following concerns for her welfare.

Police were called at around 7.15am today following concerns for the welfare of the woman from the town.

A search was carried out and she was located unconscious in woodland off Baldock Lane.

She was taken to hospital where she remains in a critical condition at this time.

Enquiries are continuing to establish the circumstances around the incident.

Anyone with information which could assist should contact police on the non-emergency number 101, quoting ISR 158 of March 16.