Police are becoming increasingly concerned for the welfare of a missing pregnant woman and are appealing for the public's help to find her.

Katie Miles, 29, was last seen leaving Poole Hospital at 6pm on Tuesday.

She was due to return for treatment the same evening, but did not come back.

Officers have been carrying out a number of active enquiries and address checks since she was reported missing, but she has not been located.

Katie is described as white, five feet five inches tall, of slim build and has light red hair with a piercing on her top upper lip.

Police Inspector Lorna Gallimore, of Dorset Police, said: "We are becoming increasingly concerned for the welfare of Katie and we would ask that anyone who has information about her whereabouts contacts police urgently.

"Katie is heavily pregnant and I would appeal directly to Katie to please get in touch with us. We want to ensure you and your baby are safe and well."