Missing Nicola: Worried police launch search for missing Doncaster woman last seen wearing her nightie

Worried police have launched a search after a woman went missing from her South Yorkshire home, last seen in her nightie.

Officers have named the woman who was last seen in the early hours of this morning, only as Nicola, and say the 49 year old was last seen at her home address in Finningley, in Doncaster.

It is believed she may have been in Epworth, North Lincolnshire, at about 5.45am today.

She is white and described as about 5ft 5ins in height and of slim build with very short brown hair and ear piercings. She was last seen wearing a blue nightie.

South Yorkshire Police said in a statement: "Officers are becoming increasingly concerned for Nicola's welfare and want to speak to anybody who has seen her.

"Have you seen her? Do you know where she might be? If you can help, you can pass information to police via our new online live chat, our online portal or by calling 101. Please quote incident number 216 of 26 August 2023 when you get in touch."

> Officers now have an updated description of what they believe Nicola to be wearing. She is thought to have on her a grey hooded top with black coat over it, dark grey trousers and dark shoes.