POLICE are appealing for help to trace a 29-year-old Birkenhead woman who has been missing from home since Friday, September 1.

Charlene Williams was last seen at the National Express coach depot in Birmingham.

It is believed she was heading to London.

Extensive enquiries have been ongoing to locate her since.

She is white, 5ft 6in tall, with very long brown hair and hazel-coloured eyes.

She has a scar near her left eyebrow and two tattoos - a cat on her shoulder and a scroll on her lower back.

When she was last seen Charlene was wearing grey tracksuit bottoms and a green parker coat with fur around the hood.

She is known to frequent the Westminster area of London.

Police officers are making extensive efforts to find Charlene and return her home safely.

Anyone with information about Charlene's whereabouts, or who has seen a woman resembling her should call police on 101.

Alternatively information can be left with independent charity Missing People by calling 116 000 or by emailing 116000@missingpeople.org.uk