UPDATE: West Mercia Police says she has now been found

POLICE officers say they are growing increasingly concerned for a woman who was last seen in Hereford this afternoon (Thursday).

West Mercia Police said Katina Williams was last seen at around 3.30pm in the Winston Road area, near Holme Lacy Road.

"Katina was last seen wearing a navy and white stripy top, navy crop trousers," officers said.

"She is approx 5ft 2ins tall and in her late 40s. If anyone sees or knows of her whereabouts please contact us on 101 with reference 376s 140520."