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Belongings of a woman who went missing before Christmas have been found on the banks of a river.

Police say they are becoming increasingly concerned for the safety of Lucy Charles, who went missing from Bangor-on-Dee, on 22 December.

Ms Charles, 39, is about 5ft 6in (1.67m), has shoulder-length brown hair and wears glasses.

Ch Insp Stephen Roberts said the festive period had been "particularly difficult" for her family.

He said was last seen in Station Road, Bangor-on-Dee, in Wrexham county, at 17:34 GMT when she was caught on CCTV walking past the Royal Oak pub.

"Since this time extensive searches have taken place which have led us to find personal items of Lucy's on the bank of the River Dee close to the Severn Trent Water treatment works," Ch Insp Roberts added.

Mountain rescue, firefighters, police divers and the police helicopter have been involved in the search.

North Wales Police said Lucy was wearing a navy padded coat, a hi-visibility vest, khaki leggings and black boots.

Ch Insp Roberts said: "The River Dee is in a very dangerous state of flooding at this time and I would urge members of the public not to venture near the river.

"Our searches continue, and Lucy's family are being kept informed."

Police asked anyone with information to get in touch.