A MULTI-agency search operation is taking place for a 50-year-old woman.

This is in the South Stack area of Holyhead.

Superintendent Gethin Jones, of North Wales Police, said: “We thank the community for their support whilst our searches are ongoing and ask the public to avoid the area for safety purposes.

“I would urge anyone who thinks they may have seen a 2006 silver Nissan Micra yesterday, or may have dashcam, or CCTV footage of her to contact us.

“Officers are supporting the woman’s family whilst our inquiries are ongoing.”

Emergency Services were in attendance at South Stack, situated just off Holy Island, yesterday (Tuesday, January 30).

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North Wales Police said described the incident as a 'concern for safety.'

HM Coastguard have been involved in the search. 

They said: "We sent Holyhead and Rhosneigr coastguard rescue teams, an HM Coastguard helicopter and two RNLI lifeboats from Holyhead."

Anyone with information is urged to get in touch with officers on 101, or via the website, quoting reference Q014247.