POLICE have re-appealed for help to find missing 72-year-old Joan Doherty from Newport.

Officers are becoming increasing concerned for Mrs Doherty's welfare due to the poor weather conditions.

A spokeswoman for Gwent Police said: "Joan suffers with dementia and is described as 5ft 5inches tall, of slim build with grey hair, here clothing is unknown at this time.

"She was last seen at her home address in the Allt-Yr-Yn area of Newport at 7pm on Saturday, December 9.

"Specialist officers are searching for Joan but we ask anyone with any information to please call us on 101 quoting log number 433 of 10/12/2017."

Specialist teams, including a police helicopter, have been used in the search.