A missing woman "who does not speak English" was last seen in the Shepherd's Bush area on Friday (November 17).

Officers in the borough of Hammersmith and Fulham are growing increasingly concerned for the welfare of Xia Hua Xhang.

Metropolitan Police has now launched an appeal for the 37-year-old.

She is described as of a thin build with long black hair. She was wearing a black Adidas jacket, a red top, grey ripped jeans, a grey scarf and dark coloured trainers.

Officers stated she was "carrying a distinctive black bag with a long gold coloured chain and a gold circular design as well as a Tesco carrier bag".

Missing person's appeal launched for Xia Hua Zhang , 37, last seen in the Shepherds Bush area

It is believed she is not in possession of a bank or Oyster card.

Anyone with information on her whereabouts is urged to call police on 101.

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