A police helicopter is scouring a coastline for a missing woman.

Susan Smith, 55, was last seen at 7.30am today.

Ms Smith, described as white, 5ft 2inchs, slim build with shoulder length brown hair, was wearing blue jeans and white 'Vans' trainers with multi-coloured spots on them.

She was seen in the High Street, Selsey, near Chichester, close to where she lives.

The helicopter searched Selsley’s foreshore and waterline.

A spokesman said the area appeared clear but the search continued. If you see Ms Smith please call Sussex Police immediately on 0845 60 70 999.