POLICE are appealing for the public’s help to find a missing woman last seen in Dorchester County Hospital.

Lorraine, 48, was reported missing after she was last seen in the early hours of Wednesday, March 25.

She is described as 5ft 5in tall, with mousey brown hair that is usually tied up.

At the time she was wearing dark or grey clothing, yellow trainers, and was carrying a black tote bag with a white logo, as well as a blanket.

Officers say there has since been a possible sighting of Lorraine in Yeovil town centre on the morning of Friday, March 27. She is also believed to have links to the Bristol area.

Insp Adam Gill of Dorset Police said: “We are growing concerned for Lorraine’s welfare and are carrying out enquiries to locate her.

“I would ask anyone who has seen Lorraine, or a woman matching the description given, to please come forward.”

Anyone with information about Lorraine’s whereabouts is urged to contact Dorset Police online or by calling 999, quoting occurrence number 55260042956.