Shropshire Star

Body found in Severn

The body of an 85-year-old woman has been found in the River Severn at Newtown.

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The emergency services carried out an intensive search for the pensioner after a concerned neighbour reported her missing on Saturday.

Antony Topazio, police spokesman, said today: "Dyfed-Powys Police has confirmed an 85-year-old female has been found dead in the River Severn at Newtown. We are not looking for anyone else in connection with this incident."