Urgent 999 appeal for missing woman last seen outside Lancashire pub

Jon Macpherson

1 October 2024 at 7:51 am·1-min read

Police have issued an urgent appeal to find a woman who was last seen outside a Lancashire pub.

Abigail Gregory has been missing since 11am on Sunday (September 29). The 34-year-old was last seen outside the Lord Nelson pub on Manchester Roadin Nelson.

Officers said she has links to Burnley and Nelson and is described as being 5ft 1in tall, of medium build and with ginger hair. Police have today (October 1) shared a picture of Gregory on social media and are asking anyone with immediate sightings to call 999.

In a statement, a force spokesperson said: "We need your help to find Abigail Gregory who is missing. Abigail, 34, was last seen outside the Lord Nelson pub, Manchester Road, Nelson at about 11am on Sunday (September 29th)

"Abigail has links to Burnley and Nelson. She is 5ft 1in tall, medium build with ginger hair.

"For immediate sightings of Abigail, please call 999. If you have any information as to where she might be or for previous sightings, call 101 quoting log 0740 of September 30, 2024."

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