Police appeal after elderly woman seen walking the streets in her dressing gown

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An urgent appeal has been issued after an elderly woman was seen walking the street in her dressing gown in Trafford. Police in Stretford said they were alerted to the vulnerable woman, believed to be in her 80s, by a member of the public.

However, officers say they having trouble firmly establishing confirming her identity and address. "Police are struggling to find out where she lives or her details to return her home" GMP's Stretford neighbourhood policing team said on their Twitter feed. READ MORE: Person arrested amid 'disturbance in the stands at Old Trafford' during Manchester United v Brighton game "She may be called Vera Rooke age 80" they said sharing a photograph of her as they appealed for anyone who may be able them to come forward as soon as possible.

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