A woman who left a support centre a week ago and has not been seen since is believed to be in Croydon.

Elaine Stripp, 39, from Eastbourne had left town to attend a support centre near Maidstone, Kent.

On 10 October, she left the centre, saying she was going back to Eastbourne. She has not been seen since.

Missing persons co-ordinator Shannon Marchesani said: "We are concerned about Elaine as she has not been seen for six days now.

"We believed she may currently be in Croydon. If anyone has seen her or has any information about her, please get in touch with us."

Elaine is white, 5' 6", slim, with short black hair and blue eyes and has links to Hawkhurst in Kent and Croydon.

If you have any information, contact police online or ring 101 quoting serial 813 of 12/10.