Sister 'scared' for safety of missing woman

The sister of an autistic woman who has been missing for five days has said she is "extremely concerned" for her safety.

Police are searching for Amanda Hull, 42, after she was reported missing from her Droitwich home since Tuesday.

Her sister, Kate Nicol, said her family had been left "shell shocked" by Ms Hull's disappearance.

She said the family knew she got off a bus in Worcester on Tuesday before possibly using the rail network to travel.

"She's the most friendly person you would ever meet," Ms Nicol said.

"She would speak to anybody.

"She does have autism and a learning delay and she does struggle with her mental health, but she's been working really, really hard and has been supported by the Salvation Army."

Ms Nicol said her sister left her phone at home before boarding a bus to Worcester on Tuesday.

She's described as being 5ft 1in (155cm) with brown hair and blonde highlights and was last seen wearing a grey hoodie, black coat, black trousers, knee-high boots, and carrying a black Adidas backpack.

"We're all quite scared," Ms Nicol said.

"With the weather at the moment - it's pretty awful - and it's very unusual that we wouldn't have any contact with her.

"We're extremely concerned because Amanda, although she is 42, she's extremely vulnerable.

The family have joined West Mercia Police in appealing for anyone who may have seen Ms Hull to get in touch.

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