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Detectives investigating the disappearance of a missing Edinburgh woman who has not been seen in five months are considering the "possibility that she may have come to harm".

It comes as the family of Khasha Smith, 35, issued a heartfelt plea for her to come home as they described the "nightmare" of not knowing what has happened to the mum-of-three.

Ms Smith's mum, Nicola Neil, said on Monday: "Khasha, we love you so much and just need to know you are safe. We need you home with us.

"If anyone, anywhere, knows where Khasha is - please tell us. Please don't let us go on like this."

Ms Smith was reported missing from Calder Grove in Edinburgh on 5 January.

Concerns had been raised by her family, who had not heard from her since Saturday 4 November 2023.

The last known sighting of Ms Smith was on Tuesday 10 October 2023.

'We are living a nightmare'

Ms Neil added: "Khasha is a brilliant mum to her three children and is loved by all our very close family. We are all sick with worry.

"Khasha is my friend as well as my daughter and we are living a nightmare.

"It's hard to find the words to explain the 'not knowing' where she is and if anything has happened to her. These past few weeks have been horrendous and painful for us all.

"I would ask anyone out there - even if we don't know you - please come forward if you know anything at all.

"Please help us bring Khasha home. This waiting is unbearable. I'm begging you from the bottom of my heart - please get in touch. I miss her so much and we need to find her."

'She would never miss my birthday'

Ms Smith's daughter, Calley Smith, said she recently marked her 18th birthday and did not hear anything from her mum.

She said: "She would never miss my birthday, my sisters' birthdays, or Christmas. It's just not her.

"We miss her so much. We want nothing more than my mum to walk through the door and to be able to give her a massive hug.

"It feels like I'm living the worst dream I could ever imagine.

"I can't express what it would mean to have my mum home. Even the smallest piece of information might be all we need to find her."

Police Scotland has issued several appeals in the search for Ms Smith, with officers checking a potential sighting in the Slateford area of the capital between 21 and 24 November.

Ms Smith is known to visit the Gorgie, Broomhouse and Wester Hailes areas of the capital.

In January, officers distributed and pinned up posters in the local area to remind people she remained missing and to spark anyone's memory if they had seen her.

A number of national resources have been used in the search for Ms Smith, including the dog branch, underwater unit and specialist search officers.

'We have to consider the possibility that she may have to come to harm'

Detective Chief Inspector Bob Williamson said: "While we are keeping an open mind, and continue to hope Khasha will be found safe and well, we have to consider the possibility that she may have to come to harm. We must consider all possibilities.

"Our enquiries are ongoing and a key focus of our investigation is continuing to build up a picture of Khasha's life in the months prior to her disappearance.

"We are keen to speak to any of Khasha's friends who may have information about her whereabouts before the last known confirmed sighting of her on Tuesday 10 October 2023."

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An has been set up for members of the public to submit information about the disappearance to police.

DCI Williamson added: "It is absolutely vital that we find Khasha and I would again ask anyone with information - no matter how small or insignificant it may seem - to contact Police Scotland."

Ms Smith is around 5ft tall, slim, and has long blonde hair and blue eyes.

She also has tattoos, one of which is visible on her right wrist and says "forever".