Police are appealing for help in tracing a Wandsworth woman who has been missing for more than a month.

Carol Ann Newyear, 44, was last seen at midday on July 18 when she visited a relative in Thornton Heath.

She is described as black, 5ft 6in, slim build, with light brown curly hair.

A Metropolitan Police spokesman said: "Officers understand that Carol has a serious illness for which she requires medication. They do not if she has this medication on her and so have growing concerns for her welfare."

Anyone with information should contact police on 0300 123 1212.

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