Police have been searching woodland for a 78-year-old woman who they say they are “becoming increasingly concerned” about.

Christine Murton, from Rushmere St Andrew, near Ipswich, was reported missing on Wednesday evening after leaving her house on foot that morning.

Suffolk Police said Ms Murton was last spotted on Purdis Farm Lane at the junction with Purdis Avenue at about 11:36 GMT.

The force, joined by volunteers from Suffolk Lowland Search and Rescue, have been searching woodland near Foxhall Stadium.