POLICE are concerned for the safety and welfare of a 64-year-old woman who went missing yesterday.

Officers from Halifax have been searching for Ivy Humphrey who left her home address at Thornes Park, Rastrick at around 12.30pm yesterday.

A police helicopter has also been searching areas around Brighouse.

Mrs Humphrey is described as white and of small build. She has straight grey hair, and wears glasses. She was last seen wearing red cord trousers, a blue fleece and was carrying a metal walking stick.

Anyone with information about her whereabouts is urged to call the duty inspector at Halifax on 0845 6060606.