A heavily pregnant woman is missing from Colchester General Hospital.

Pham Flu Ha, believed to be a Vietnamese national, is thought to have left the hospital at around 10pm last night.

She is thought to be aged between 16 and 19-years-old and speaks very little English.

Police are appealing for help to trace her as they are concerned for her welfare and that of her unborn child.

She had been admitted to hospital on Saturday morning wearing black leggings and a grey zip-up top with black sleeves.

Anyone with information should contact police at Colchester on 101.