Urgent search for woman needing medical attention last seen outside St James’s Hospital

Police are continuing to appeal for the public's help in locating a woman who has gone missing and requires urgent medical attention.

Bethany Topley, aged 19, was last seen outside St James’s Hospital, in Beckett Street, at about 11pm on Monday, March 1.

Police are concerned for her welfare.

She is described as about 5ft 3ins tall, small build with pink hair.

Bethany Topley, aged 19, was on her way to A&E when she went missingplaceholder image
Bethany Topley, aged 19, was on her way to A&E when she went missing

She was wearing a grey hooded top and dark jeans.

Detective Inspector Guy Shackleton, of Leeds District CID, said: “Bethany was on her way to the hospital’s A&E department at the time she went missing and we have serious concerns for her welfare the longer she goes without medical attention.

“We would like to hear urgently from anyone who has seen her or who has any information that could help to find her.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Leeds District CID via 101 quoting log number 1853 of March 1 or online via www.westyorkshire.police.uk/101livechat

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