Police are appealing for help from the public to trace a missing homeless woman last seen in Oxford.

Alison Cox, 36, is homeless, but was in touch with local care services.

She was last seen in Oxford on Wednesday, November 21 and reported as missing on Wednesday She is 5ft 4ins, of stocky build and has matted, unkempt blond hair.

Pc Denise Trafford, from Oxfordshire missing person's team, said: "We are concerned about Alison's welfare because she has a history of mental health issues.

"We believe she has links with Aylesbury, Milton Keynes, Lambeth in south London, Bristol and Hastings and may be in one of these areas."

Pc Trafford can be contacted on 08458 505505.