Police are concerned for a a missing 75-year-old woman from Cockermouth, and are looking for the public's help in helping find her.

Elizabeth Allen, from Cockermouth, was last seen at 8.45am this morning.

A spokesman for Cumbria Police said she might have travelled to Maryport, Ambleside or Windermere.

The spokesman said: "She is approximately 5ft 5in tall and of medium build.

"She was wearing a knitted hat which is blue and green.

"Police are appealing for anyone with information on Mrs Allen’s whereabouts to get in touch by calling 101."