Urgent search for mum and her 14-year-old daughter last seen eight days ago

Police have issued a desperate appeal after a mum and daughter have been missing for eight days.

Hannah Sheehan, 45, and her daughter, Lydia Sheehan, 14, vanished last week from the town of Pershore, in Worcestershire. They were last seen at around 10.30am on the morning of July 18 near Sheldon Close in Pershore and police have now urged anybody who has seen the mother and daughter to call 999.

West Mercia Police said it is believed Hannah and Lydia could have travelled to another area as they have links to several areas including Stratford, Leamington Spa, Redditch and Wellesbourne.

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In a statement published at 1pm on Saturday July 26, West Mercia Police said: "Hannah is described as white, 5’4” tall, of slim build, and shoulder-length brown hair with blonde highlights. Lydia is white, with brown shoulder-length hair and brown eyes."

Police added: "We, along with Hannah and Lydia’s family and friends, are growing increasingly concerned for their welfare.

"Please call 999 immediately, quoting reference 316i of 23 July, if you see Hannah and Lydia, or have any information on their whereabouts."

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