Woman from Blackpool found following urgent police appeal

Police have confirmed they have found a woman who was missing from Blackpool.

In an earlier post on social media, Barbara was last seen on Devonshire Road, in Blackpool, at 1pm on Sunday, October 1. She was last seen wearing a blue raincoat, blue trousers and gold trainers. Lancashire Police have said that she is described as 5'5 tall, of slim build and with shoulder length strawberry blonde hair.

Officers are urgently appealing for information that could help find Barbara, and have said they are concerned for her welfare.

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In a social media post, Lancs Police wrote: "This is Barbara who is currently missing from home. We're really concerned for her welfare, so are now asking the public for help.

"Barbara was last seen on Devonshire Road, Blackpool at 13:00 on 01/10/23. She was wearing a blue raincoat, blue trousers and gold trainers. She is described as 5"5, of slim build, with shoulder length strawberry blonde hair.

"If you have any information that could help us find Barbara, please contact us on 101 quoting 0828 of 01/10/23."

They have since confirmed that Barbara has been found this evening.