POLICE are appealing to the public to help trace a missing vulnerable woman from Hendon.

Nicky Cleggett, 35, was last seen between 1pm and 1.15pm today at the Elephant and Castle shopping centre.

She is autistic, suffers from learning difficulties and has difficulties communicating.

Nicky is five foot tall, with a large build and straight black shoulder length hair.

She was last seen wearing a blue jumper, blue or black trousers and carrying a Marks and Spencer carrier bag.

Anyone who has seen Nicky can contact police on 0300 123 1212.