POLICE are appealing for information after receiving reports of a woman in 'distress' in Carlisle

Police are appealing for sightings of a blue BMW X3 estate car with the registration A020 SNZ.

The appeal follows a report that a woman was seen potentially in distress in this vehicle in the London Road area of Carlisle at about 11.20pm last night (Saturday, September 21)

This was near the London Road retail park and the Pizza Hut outlet. The car drove south in the direction of Cumwhinton Road.

A Carlisle police spokesperson said: "Officers are concerned for the welfare of the woman and would like to trace the vehicle and speak to her.

"The car was being driven by a man who said he was from Glasgow and was described as Asian, with a full beard and moustache, possibly aged 30 to 40 years old.

"The vehicle may be in the city or the north Cumbria area – but could also have travelled elsewhere, so officers are keen to hear from anyone who may have seen it.

"If anyone has seen this vehicle or has any information that could help police they are asked to call 999, referring to log 300 of September 21."