CCTV pictures in police appeal

Police want to talk to a man in his 40s with short brown hair

Police are appealing for help to trace a family who visited a hospital - but then disappeared.

The couple and their two children visited Accident and Emergency at the Peterborough District Hospital at about 1630 BST on 13 September, and after seeing doctors, they left.

However it later emerged that they left false names.

A police spokesperson said: "We have managed to get some CCTV images of the family and we do need to know if anyone recognises them or knows where they are.

"Because of the information they gave we do believe they may be living in the Peterborough area, or at least have knowledge of the area, but we do need to trace them as from speaking with hospital staff it has become clear that the children may have welfare needs."

Police have issued CCTV footage of a woman

The man is described as white, aged about 40, of medium build, with short brown hair, a beard and moustache, and wore glasses.

The woman is African-Caribbean, aged in her late 30s and of large build.

Anyone with information should contact police on 01733 424324 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.