A MAN is trying to trace a mystery County Durham woman he met while on a short break in Blackpool.

John Hilton met the woman at the Savoy Hotel, in Blackpool, on a Saturday evening in August 2012, while the Olympics were taking place in London.

Mr Hilton, who lives near Salford Quays, in Manchester, said the woman was on a short break with her friend and left on a coach to Durham the following day.

The 64-year-old believes the woman, who was slim and had long, fair hair, may be living in the Chester-le-Street area.

“She went outside to look at the sunset and I went out to do the same. That is how we met,” he said.

Anyone with any information can contact Hannah Bryan at The Northern Echo on 01325-505073 or email hannah.bryan@nne.co.uk

The Tracer service is free.

Write to The Northern Echo, Priestgate, Darlington, DN1 1NF, call 01325-505069 or email newsdesk@nne.co.uk with Tracer in the subject line.