Gardai ask for public's help in search for missing woman

Gardai in Dublin are asking for the public’s help in finding a 73-year-old woman who hasn’t been seen since last Thursday.

Nancy Hayden from Bishop Street in Dublin 8 was last seen close to her home on Thursday wearing a heavy long green coat, a pink headscarf and carrying a brown canvas bag.

She is described as being five feet six inches in height with a heavy build, a pale complexion and long grey hair.

Gardai say that she also has a distinctive scar on the left side of her face and she also has burn scars on her legs.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact the Gardai.