Concerns have increased after a vulnerable mother went missing with her five-year-old daughter in Edmonton.

Maxine Williams, 29, was last seen with her daughter Sacha, sometimes known as Xacha, at their home address in Edmonton on Saturday, March 21, at 7pm.

The 29-year-old is described as black, of Afro-Caribbean heritage, 5ft 3ins tall, of slim build with long black hair tied in a bun.

Her daughter was wearing a grey coat, a pink and purple jumper, pink trousers, grey tights and black shoes.

She is also described a black, 3ft tall, of slim build with plaited hair with a green bobble and red band.

Police say Maxine Williams may be suffering from mental health issues so they are increasingly concerned for her and Sasha's wellbeing.