A woman and child missing from Northern Ireland are now believed to have travelled to the Republic.

Jacqueline Friars (39) and her five-year-old daughter Scarlet were last seen around 2:30pm on Sunday, 24th July in the Shantallow area of Derry.

Police in Derry have appealed to anyone with information to come forward.

Scarlet has hazel eyes and light brown hair, which was tied up in a ponytail when last seen.

Jacqueline is of slim build, approximately 5’10” tall with shoulder length dark brown, curly hair and green eyes. When last seen, she was wearing a red check shirt, blue jeans and she was carrying a red handbag.

Police believe the pair may have travelled to the Republic in a blue Ford Kuga with a green 'Children On Board' sticker.

Anyone with any information can contact Gardaí.

You can also call the PSNI on 004428 9065 0222, quoting reference 1076 of 24/07/22.