AN appeal has been made to find a woman who has been missing for five days.

Karen Ellen Smith was last seen in Silver Street, Irlam, in the Salford area, at around 9.15am on Monday, April 8.

Police have asked members of the public to help with their search for the 53-year-old woman.

A police spokeswoman said: "Officers are becoming increasingly concerned for Karen and want to make sure she is safe and well.

"Karen is not in possession of her mobile phone and requires medication."

Ms Smith is described as white, of a slim build and 5ft 3in tall. She has brown shoulder length hair.

Anyone with information, or who know her whereabouts, should call police on 0161 856 5488, quoting missing person reference MP/19/0124676.