POLICE are carrying out searches for an “upset” missing woman from Poole.

Aisling Messenger, aged 33, left the area of Blandford Road on foot at around 9.30pm on Sunday.

Aisling is described as white with pale skin and long black hair. She was last seen wearing black trousers and a black coat.

Chief Inspector Andy Bell, of Dorset Police, said: “I am appealing to anyone who has seen Aisling, or a woman matching the description given, to please get in touch.

“Officers are currently carrying out searches of the surrounding areas in a bid to locate Aisling.

“Finally, if you see this appeal Aisling, please make contact with us or your family as we all just want to ensure that you are safe and well."

Anyone with information or knowledge as to Aisling’s whereabouts can contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk, via email 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting incident number 6:571.