A man has been arrested in connection with the disappearance of missing Joy Morgan.

Joy, whose family live in Battersea, is missing from her university in Hatfield, Hertfordshire.

She was last seen in Ilford on December 26, 2018 and was reported missing to police on February 7.

A 40-year-old man from London has been arrested and released on bail, as enquiries continue.

Joy's mum, Carol, said: "I can't even put into words how much I am hurting, we are worried about her. We love you Joy and just want to know you're safe.

"Wherever you are, text or call so that we know you are alright. It doesn’t matter what has happened, just come home.”

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Joy is described as black, of slim build, around 5ft 5in tall, with black afro-style hair which she often covers with a scarf. She also wears glasses.

Welwyn Hatfield Chief Inspector Tannis Perks said: “This is a complex missing person investigation and we are working hard to establish the circumstances surrounding Joy’s disappearance. Understandably her family are extremely worried about her and are desperate to know that she is OK. I would like to appeal to Joy to get in touch to let us know that she is safe.

“If you have information about Joy’s whereabouts please get in touch on 101. For immediate sightings, call 999 straight away.”

Joy has links to Ilford, Battersea and Cricklewood in London, as well as Bedfordshire.

Any information about Joy’s whereabouts can be submitted online here: https://mipp.police.uk/operation/35SA020119R15-PO1

If you have seen Joy since she was reported missing or have information about where she has been, please call Hertfordshire Constabulary’s non-emergency number 101.

If you believe you are with Joy now or have seen her in the last few moments, please call 999 immediately.