Police have issued an urgent appeal in the search for a missing pensioner who was last seen in a North East pub earlier this afternoon.
Officers are concerned for missing 72-year-old Muriel Horner who was last seen at 2pm today inside Merry Go Round on Holdsforth Terrace in Hartlepool.
Muriel is described as being 5”2' with short grey hair and was wearing a white cardigan, black trousers/leggings and tinted glasses.
She also walks with a slight hunch.
An image of Muriel from the last place she was seen was also shared on social media.
We are concerned for Muriel's welfare and urgently ask that if you have seen her or know where she is to please call 101.
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