Greater Manchester Police (GMP) has issued an update in the search for a couple and their baby who went missing after their car broke down on the M61 on Thursday evening, January 5.

The force has released a CCTV image of a woman who they believe to be Constance Marten who appears to be wearing red coat.

The image was captured outside of Harwich Port in Essex at 9am today, Saturday January 7.

The Bolton News: CCTV image suspected to be of ConstanceCCTV image suspected to be of Constance (Image: GMP)

Constance disappeared with her partner Mark Gordon and their baby who has very recently been born. 

Officers say that the evidence suggests that neither she or the baby have been assessed by medical professionals and the newborn was swaddled.

A GMP spokesperson said: "Our concern is to make sure the Constance, Mark and baby are safe and well.

"Anyone with information should contact GMP via 999 quoting 2657 05/01/23."

READ MORE: Appeal for help finding missing family and newborn baby

The Bolton News: Constance and MarkConstance and Mark (Image: PA)

The family are said to have left the vehicle and the motorway safely after breaking down, then walked to the Anchor Lane bridge which links the Highfield and Little Hulton areas.

Mark was wearing dark clothing and Constance, who has a southern accent, was wearing a burgundy coat - which may be the one she has been captured in today.

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