POLICE say they are growing increasingly concerned for the welfare of a missing woman who disappeared from a Blackburn nightclub.

Gemma Louise Wrighton, 22, of Mitchell Street, Clitheroe, was last seen at about 2am on Sunday when she became separated from a group of friends in Utopia Nightclub in the town centre.

She was later reported missing to the police by her father.

Gemma, who works part-time in the Rose and Crown Pub in Castle Street, is described as white, 5ft 7ins, with short blonde hair and slim. She was wearing jeans, a black halter-neck top and leather jacket when she went missing.

Anyone with information should call Clitheroe Police on 01254 884800.