Police have issued an urgent appeal to find two missing woman who were last seen in Manchester.

Sharon MacKay and Lisa Clarke were last seen in Manchester on Monday, December 5 and police believe they have travelled to Blackpool.

Sharon (in the left of the picture) is described as white, 5ft 5in, slim build, and mid-length brown hair which is usually worn in a ponytail. She was last seen wearing glasses, jeans, trainers and a black Superdry jacket with orange detail.

Lisa (in the right of the picture) is 5ft 2in, white, dresses in loose clothing and usually wears a headscarf.

They do have links to St Anne’s and Lytham, so we’re asking people in the area to please be aware and let us know if they see Sharon or Lisa.

A spokesperson for the police said: “This is Sharon MacKay and Lisa Clarke. They are currently reported missing and we're really concerned about them.

“They were last seen together in Manchester on 5th December and we believe they have travelled to Blackpool. They do have links to St Anne’s and Lytham, so we’re asking people in the area to please be aware and let us know if they see Sharon or Lisa.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact police quoting log 0662 of the December 9, or for any direct sightings please call 999.