POLICE are growing increasingly concerned for the welfare of a 26-year-old woman.

Julie Davies was last seen at 12.45pm today in the Murton area of Seaham.

She is described as 5ft 6” in height, has short black hair which is purple and pink at the ends and at the back.

Ms Davies is wearing a grey hooded top with a “GAP” logo across the front and black leggings.

She is also believed to be wearing white Nike Air Max trainers with bright pink sections on.

A police spokeserson said: "It is possible Julie could travel the county and has links to Durham City and Newton Aycliffe.

"If Julie is sighted please phone police on tel: 101 and quote incident reference number: DHM-07032021-0195"