An urgent appeal has been launched to help locate a woman reported missing from their North Yorkshire home last week.

Police are appealing for more information after Britany Wheldon, 22, went missing from her home in Malton on Thursday (June 8) after leaving to attend the Bramham Horse Trials in Wetherby.

North Yorkshire Police confirmed she was reported missing after not returning home as planned that evening.

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The Northern Echo:

Britany is described as white, with long, blonde hair, blue eyes and slim build. She may be driving a red Nissan Juke car.

An NYP spokesperson said: "We are urgently searching for Britany Wheldon, 22, who is missing from her home in Malton.

"She left home on the morning of Thursday 8 June to attend the Bramham Horse Trials in Wetherby, but did not return home as planned that evening.

"We are concerned for her welfare, and are urging anyone who sees Britany, or knows where she is, to get in touch immediately.

"Please call North Yorkshire Police on 101, or 999 with an immediate sighting, and quote reference number 12230105659."