Agoraphobic woman sought

POLICE investigating the disappearance of an agoraphobic woman who has been virtually house-bound for 13 years were yesterday testing blood found inside her family home.

Mandy Bishop, 34, of Bishopgate Street in the Skeldergate area of York, was reported missing by a family friend at 1pm on Saturday. However, police believe Bishop, who lives with her 66-year-old mother, Valerie, may have been missing from home since March 22.

Tests are under way to determine if the blood relates to Bishop.