Hunt for woman, 20, and young child missing for five days as cops launch urgent appeal

COPS have launched an urgent hunt for a 20-year-old woman and a young child five days after they went missing.

Chloe Rice, 20 and Zara were last seen leaving their home in Swansea on December 12, according to South Wales Police.

Photographs released by cops show a smiling Chloe with her brunette hair pulled back.

Another image showed auburn-haired tot Zara with a tight mass of curls.

The force did not reveal Zara's age.

The pair were last seen leaving their home in Townhill together.

A spokesperson said: "Chloe Rice, 20 and Zara from have been reported missing.

"Chloe and Zara were last seen leaving their address in Townhill on Thursday, December 12.

"If you have seen Chloe or Zara , please contact us quoting reference, 2400416230 or 2400416231."