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Friends of missing young Exeter mum Holly Capron have made a direct appeal for her to come home: "It's been five days now - we are sick with worry - please contact someone."

They revealed that Holly, 28, has been struggling with her mental health after the breakdown of her relationship.

During the last known phone contact with friends Holly was at an Exeter park alone on Sunday night and was obviously 'distraught'.

A close friend said: "She's had a lot to deal with and we all thought that maybe she just needed a day or two to clear her mind - but it's been five days now and nobody has heard anything. We are really getting concerned.

"Holly, if you are reading this, just get in contact with someone that you're close to - get a message to us."

Police have confirmed they are still searching for Holly who was reported as missing from the Beacon Heath area of the city on Monday.

However, she has lived in a number of different locations around Devon, Plymouth and Torbay and police say they think she is in the Brixham area. They have concerns for her welfare.

"She is still missing," said a police spokesperson. "Searches are still ongoing for her."

A friend said: "Holly has never left her little boy before without getting in contact with him. This is just not like her. We know she has been struggling with her mental health and she was very distraught when a friend spoke to her on Sunday in the park."

Anyone who might know where Holly is should contact police immediately.

Police yesterday revealed more information about the missing woman.

Holly is described as white, 5ft 3ins tall, of a thin build and with shoulder-length dark hair, possibly in a ponytail.

She has several piercings and tattoos.

Holly is wearing pale blue jeans with rips at the knee. She has a khaki coat on with a fur hood and black trainers with white toes. Holly also has a leopard print shoulder bag with her.

It is thought that Holly is in the Brixham area and searches are ongoing there.

Police are concerned for Holly’s health and welfare and need to locate her.

If you have a sighting of Holly, please call 999 immediately quoting Log 0729 25 November 2019.