Officers are concerned for the welfare of a missing 18-year-old woman from Stroud.

Lucy Craddock is considered very vulnerable and was last seen near her home address in the Painswick area at 9.35am today (Friday 31 March), heading towards Slad.

She is described as white, 5ft 7ins tall, of slim build and with very long blond hair. She was wearing a dark sweat shirt, black leggings and pink shoes.

Officers are searching the local area, assisted by the police helicopter.

If you see Lucy or know where she is please call 101 and quote incident 144 of 31 March.