UPDATE: Karen has now been found.

OFFICERS from Cumbria police are urging anyone who may have seen a missing woman from Keswick to get in touch, as they express 'concern for her welfare' following her disappearance earlier today.

Police are concerned for the welfare of missing Karen Mullarkey who was last seen at 8:30am today, May 22 in the area of Manor Park, Keswick.

Karen is described as 5ft 6ins and slim.

Anyone with information should contact police on 101.

Officers would also like to urge Karen to contact this number if she sees this appeal.