POLICE are asking for the public's help in trying to find a missing woman from Darwen.

Sandra Chadwick was last seen on January 12 at around 3pm at her home address on Hilton Road.

She is described as white, 5ft2 inches tall, skinny build, short black hair, possibly wearing a blue weatherproof coat and bleached jeans.

Police believe Sandra may be in Manchester and possibly sleeping rough.

A Lancashire Police spokesman said: "Sandra is 63 years of age and was last seen wearing a dark coloured coat with a fur hood.

Sgt Darren Lee, of East Police, said: “Sandra has been missing for a while now and we are increasingly concerned about her, especially now the weather has turned colder. I would appeal to anyone who sees her or knows where she may be to get in touch. I would also ask Sandra herself to contact us if she sees this appeal to let us know she is okay.”

Anyone with information should contact 101 quoting log number 1063 of January 14th.