HEREFORD police are searching for a vulnerable missing city woman with mental health problems.

Officers are concerned for the welfare of Siraj Malik, aged 30, who was last seen in Hereford at 5pm yesterday (Thursday May 21).

Inspector Nick Semper, who is leading the investigation, said: “We are very worried about Siraj’s welfare and we need to find her as soon as we can.

“She has mental health problems and as such is very vulnerable. We are concerned she may harm herself in some way.

“We need to hear from anyone who may have seen Siraj because of her condition she may be behaving in an unusual manner.”

She is 5ft 3ins tall, slim, of slight build, with straight black hair and speaks with an Indian accent.

When last seen she was wearing a black fleece with Carling written on it, maroon trousers and a purple and gold top.

She has connections to the Derby, South Wales, Birmingham and West Midlands areas. She is known to use aliases and in the past has called herself Alisha Hassan, Nagina Shahoon and Sheheen Nagina.

Anyone with information can contact Hereford Police Station on 0300 333 3000 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.