Hunt for mum and daughter missing over a week

Hannah Sheehan, left, and Lydia Sheehan were last seen in Pershore on 18 July

Police have appealed for help in finding a mother and daughter who they said had been missing for nine days.

Hannah Sheehan, 45, and Lydia Sheehan, 14, were last seen at about 10:30 BST on 18 July, near Sheldon Close in Pershore, Worcestershire.

"We, along with Hannah and Lydia's family and friends, are growing increasingly concerned for their welfare," said West Mercia Police.

They may have travelled to another area, as have links to Stratford, Leamington Spa, Redditch and Wellesbourne in Warwickshire, said the force, which asked anyone with information on their whereabouts to call 999.

Insp Ben Albutt said: "It has been nine days since Hannah and Lydia were last seen by their family, and as time goes on, the more concern we have for their welfare.

"Following our initial inquiries, we do not believe there to be any third-party involvement in their disappearance," he added.

"We ask that anyone with any information, no matter how small it may seem, to please contact us on 999 quoting incident 316i of 23 July."

Hannah is described as white, 5ft 4in (163cm) tall, with a slim build, and shoulder-length brown hair with blonde highlights.

Lydia is described as white, with brown shoulder-length hair and brown eyes.