POLICE are concerned for a missing woman from the Ribble Valley who has not been seen since April 12.

Susan Ellen Johnson, 48, of Grindleton Road, West Bradford, was last seen leaving her brother's house in Southend, Essex, saying she was on the way home after a stop in Cambridge.

Up until April 17 she was in contact with her husband, Anthony, by telephone, but since then he has heard nothing.

Police are investigating the possibility that Mrs Johnson is staying in the Fulham or Victoria Station areas of London, but cannot rule out the chance she has returned to Lancashire.

Mrs Johnson is said to have an interest in spiritualist churches, and has been known to visit them on occasions.

She is described as white, 5ft6 5in tall and of medium build, with dark brown hair, a pale complexion, and brown eyes.

Insp Bob Ford, of Clitheroe police, said: "We are growing concerned for the well being of Mrs Johnson as it is a number of days since anyone has seen or heard from her."

Anyone with information is asked to contact Clitheroe police on 01200 458734.