POLICE are searching for a woman who went missing from a Hampshire hospital in the early hours.

Lorraine Samways, from Locks Heath, was reported missing by staff at Southampton General Hospital at 12.30am today.

The 41-year-old is described as being white, 5ft 5in, with short dark brown hair which has a side parting.

She was last seen wearing dark blue leggings, a red puffer jacket with a hood, white plimsolls or shoes and carrying a black bag.

Police believe she may have travelled to Chichester.

Anyone with information can call Hampshire police on 101, quoting 44190064275. Alternatively they can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.