Police handing out leaflets over suspected murder

Police have released a new image of Annette Smith, who they say was last seen in November

Police said they would hand out leaflets to local people as part of their investigation into the suspected murder of a 74-year-old woman.

Bedfordshire Police said Annette Smith, from West Wing, Fairfield Hall, near Stotfold, was last seen five months ago, on or around 11 November.

The force said officers had carried out house-to-house inquiries in the Stotfold area.

Det Ch Insp Katie Dounias said: "We are working really hard to find out what happened to Annette and get answers for her friends and family."

Police said no information was "too small" over the disappearance of Annette Smith

She said: "We would once again urge anyone who had seen Annette prior to her disappearance to come forward and speak with us.

"Any information, no matter how small it may seem, could be vital."