Police are concerned for the welfare of a missing woman with links to the Cotswolds.

Gloucestershire Constabulary has launched an appeal to find Babette.

The 89-year-old has not been seen since Lea one Cheltenham General Hospital earlier today (July 6).

She has links to Stow and Broadway and may be trying to travel back to the area.

She is described as being 5ft tall and has short grey hair.

When last seen she was wearing navy blue trousers, a sky blue striped long sleeve t-shirt and was carrying a handbag and posh looking shopping bag.

Anyone who has seen Babette or knows of her whereabouts is asked to call police on 101 quoting incident 244 of 6 July, or call 999 if she is present at the time.