POLICE are appealing for help to trace a woman who went missing from her place of residence last night.

Elizabeth Hayward, 58, is described as being 5ft tall, slim build, with ear length greying hair.

She was last seen wearing a blue hooded top with motif on the front, dark blue denim jeans and may be wearing black coloured trainers and carrying a plastic carrier bag.

She was last seen at 20.50 on September 30 in the area of Gloucester Royal Hospital.

If found or sighted please contact Gloucester Police, quoting incident number 531 of September 30.

If you can help, please call 101, or 999 if appropriate.