There are concerns for a woman who was reported missing this morning.

Gakleen Shahata from Margate was last seen heading towards the town’s railway station at around 10.50am.

The 46-year-old is described as around 5ft 5in with dark hair in a ponytail and brown eyes.

She is believed to have been wearing a colourful striped jumper, black leggings, a black coat, black shoes and carrying a black bag when last seen.

Police are concerned for her welfare and urge anyone who has seen her or knows of her whereabouts to call 999 quoting reference 23-0347.