Police are appealing for help in finding a woman who has not been seen since last Wednesday.

Officers are growing increasingly concerned for the welfare of Mariola Cudworth.

The 36-year-old was reported missing from her home in Northbourne near Deal on Thursday.

Mariola, who is also known as Mika,was last seen by her family in the early hours of Wednesday.

She was wearing white trainers, grey tracksuit bottoms, a pink t-shirt and grey fleece and carrying a black handbag.

She is white, with a medium build and has blonde hair and blue eyes. She is Polish-born and speaks English and Polish.

Officers have been carrying out inquiries in Northbourne and conducting a series of searches of the nearby area.

Investigating officer Detective Inspector Richard Vickery said: "It is important we speak to Mika to find out if she is OK. She has left behind her family and we understand it is out of character for her to go missing.

"It is believed she may have links to Ramsgate and officers are asking anyone who might see her or have had any contact with her since April 29 to get in touch."

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting 30-0243.

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