A major search has been launched for a woman who disappeared from outside a shop at the weekend.

Avril Vint, 44, from Paisley, Renfrewshire, was last seen by a friend outside the Iceland shop on Glasgow Road at around 6.30pm on Saturday.

Ms Vint is described as white, with a slim build, black hair and is around 5ft tall. When she was last seen she was wearing a long bubble style coat and wellington boots.

Sergeant Mark Rasdale, from Paisley police office, said: "From the enquiries we have undertaken so far, we understand that Avril has been going through a difficult period in her life.

"The last confirmed sighting we have of Avril is on Glasgow Road at around 6.30pm on Saturday. At around 11.40pm on Saturday we received a report of a woman matching her description on Mill Street close to the River Cart.

"Our focus is to trace Avril safe and well. Officers are currently searching for Avril across Paisley, analysing CCTV and carrying out door to door enquiries in the area.

"At this time we seek assistance from the public in tracing Avril safe and well. Anyone who has any information as to her whereabouts, please contact officers at Paisley police office immediately on 101."