A WOMAN who disappeared along with her four-year-old daughter has text-messaged a friend to say she is fine.

But police are still concerned for the welfare of Kirsty Hodgkinson, 23, of Tang Hall, who was last seen at 2pm last Tuesday.

Kirsty, together with her daughter Chloe, is still believed to be in the York area. But police have confirmed that they have received details of a sighting of her at Riccall, near Selby, yesterday, and are now extending their inquiries.

Anyone with information about Kirsty's whereabouts is urged to phone York police on 01904 631321.

Updated: 12:55 Saturday, June 29, 2002