Coastguard joins search for Shetland woman

Police have released a photograph of a missing woman who is the focus of a major search in Shetland.

A coastguard team has joined the hunt for 44-year-old Leigha Williamson, who was reported missing from Port Arthur, Scalloway.

She was last seen in the area around 11am yesterday.

She is described as slim, about 5ft 1in tall and has shoulder-length, dark hair.

Ms Williamson’s right arm is in a plaster cast following an operation.

She has a tattoo of a rainbow on her left forearm.

Police say her disappearance is out of character and there is considerable concern for her wellbeing.

The force has urged anyone with information about her whereabouts to call 101.