Shannon Canning: Divers join search for woman missing for five days

Shannon Canning did not turn up for work on Friday

Divers are carrying out underwater searches as police try to find a 24-year-old woman who has been missing for five days.

Shannon Canning disappeared in the early hours of Friday after leaving her home in Keswick Court, Lancaster.

Lancashire Police said she did not arrive for work at Tipple bar in the city and had not contacted family or friends.

Officers are also searching areas of land and various properties.

The force said they were focusing in particular around the Ridge Estate and city centre areas.

Divers are searching the River Lune

Police said the disappearance was out of character and officers were becoming increasingly concerned for her welfare.

The investigation remains "a missing from home enquiry" and a dedicated search team was being helped by Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service to cover more ground. the force added.

Anyone with information is urged to contact police.

Shannon Canning did not turn up for a planned shift at Tipple bar in Lancaster on Friday

Posters have been placed around the city with Shannon's description