A DESPERATE search has been launched for a much-loved Channel 4 star as cops grow “increasingly concerned for her welfare”.
Katherine Watson, 50, was last seen in the Heaton Road area of Newcastle at around 1pm on Thursday September 19.
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Katherine, known as Katie by many, featured in the popular TV series Geordie Hospital.
The show followed the extraordinary work of NHS staff in Newcastle’s hospitals, and displayed Katie’s work as a chaplain at the RVI and Freeman.
A retired doctor who worked with her wrote a heartfelt message on social media following her shock disappearance.
“For many of us at Newcastle Hospitals she was our rock during the worst parts of the Covid pandemic,” they penned.
Another described her as “one of the most wonderful women I have had the pleasure of knowing”.
Katie also served as a Royal Military Police veteran and worked in conflict zones such as in the Balkans and Northern Ireland.
Since vanishing yesterday afternoon, Northumbria Police have launched an urgent appeal.
The 50-year-old is around 5ft 6ins tall, of slim build and has short, light grey hair.
She was last seen wearing a green hat, dark trousers and hooded top, carrying a rucksack.
Katie has tattoos on her arms and a military tattoo on her chest.
She is known to have links in the Heaton and Jesmond areas.
A spokesperson for the force said: “The 50-year-old was last seen in the Heaton Road area at around 1pm today, and we’re growing increasingly concerned for her welfare.
“Searches are ongoing to locate Katherine, who is described as a white woman, around 5ft 6ins in height, of slim build, with short light grey hair.
“Katherine was last seen wearing a green hat, a back pack, with dark trousers and a dark hooded top.
“She has a number of tattoos on her arms, as well as a military tattoo on her chest.
“She has links to the Heaton and Jesmond areas of Newcastle – but could have travelled further afield.
“Any info? Please get in touch by sending us a direct message, using the live chat function or report forms on our website, or by calling 101 quoting reference: NP-20240919-0717.”
