This is the face of a woman being hunted by police for trying to get access to children by pretending to be a health worker.

The woman visited two homes in Faringdon claiming to be a local health visitor asking to see the mother's young children In one case she knew the child's name but on neither occasion was she allowed inside the homes.

Police are linking both incidents which took place at Lansdown Road on May 22 and Eaton Close on Friday June 8.

In the first incident, the woman claimed to be a health visitor asked to see the child.

In the second, the woman said she needed to do a check on one of the children. The mother said that she didn't have time, said she would have to rearrange it and the woman then left. When the mother called up her health centre to rearrange the visit, they did not have a visit scheduled and confirmed that this woman was not one of their health visitors.

Det Sgt Chris Biddle said: "I would urge people to take a good look at the image and see if you recognise her.

"Health visitors will always make appointments and carry identification. They are also known to local families so you should be suspicious if a stranger comes to your door claiming to be a health visitor without an appointment.

The woman described as white, about 30-years-old, 5ft 7ins, medium build, with fair hair and dark roots in a shoulder length bob. She spoke with a local accent, carried a brief case, and wore a red V-neck top and a dark skirt. She has a small mole on her neck.

Anyone who recognises the woman should contact Det Sgt Chris Biddle on 08458 505505 or anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.