Police are appealing for help to find a 71-year-old Stevenage woman who went missing from Hitchin today (Friday).

Daphne Lamisol of Sefton Road was last seen at 12.45pm today on Bancroft. She was heading towards Hermitage Road.

Officers searching the area are becoming increasingly concerned for her wellbeing.

She is described as white, 5ft 4ins tall, with a fair complexion. She was wearing oval glasses, a green hip length jacket with white stripes down the side, a red polo jumper, a cream hat and white slip shoes.

If you have seen Daphne or know where she is or may be, call the non-emergency number 101.