Sharlene Huyton was found in Chorley in the early hours of this morning and taken to hospital to be checked over.

Police are appealing for help to find a woman who is missing from Chorley.

Sharleen Huyton, 41, went missing from an address close to the town centre at 8.30am this morning (Monday, September 26).

She is described as white, 5ft 3in tall of medium build with dark brown hair. She was last seen wearing a beige knitted jumper, green khaki trousers, a brown beanie hat with a sliver spotted star and black boots.

She is believed to have been driving a blue Vauxhall Astra with the registration plate FL52 LUE.

Police are increasingly concerned for her welfare and appealing for information.

PC John Wiggans, of Preston Police, said: “We are becoming very concerned about Sharleen’s disappearance and are appealing for the public’s help in finding her.

“Likewise, if Sharleen sees this appeal, please contact the police to let us know you are safe.”

Anyone with information about her whereabouts can contact police on 101 quoting log 292 of September 26.