Woman goes missing from hospital

A WOMAN has gone missing from a hospital ward in West Lothian.

Police are appealing for help in tracing Louise Scott, 34, who disappeared from St John's Hospital in Livingston yesterday afternoon and has not been seen since.

She is described as white, around 5ft 8ins, slim, with blue eyes and light brown long hair.

She has a local accent, and was last seen wearing a turquoise sweat shirt, blue jeans, white trainers, and carrying a brown shoulder bag.

A police spokesman said: "We are very concerned for Louise's safety and well-being, and we urge anyone who may have seen her since she went missing to contact us immediately.

"Anyone with any other information that can help us find Louise should also get in touch as soon as possible."