Police recover body of young woman who fell from Lendal Bridge into the River Ouse almost a month ago

The body of a young woman who had been missing for almost a month has been recovered from the River Ouse near York.

By Grace Newton

Published 26th Nov 2020, 15:41 BST

Updated 26th Nov 2020, 15:44 BST

Police had been searching for the woman, believed to be aged in her early 20s, after she was seen to fall from Lendal Bridge into the water at midday on October 30.

She was carrying a sheaf of A4 papers at the time and was not immediately identified after she disappeared.

It was only last week that North Yorkshire Police said they believed they had traced her family.

They have now confirmed that a body believed to be hers was found at Naburn Lock this morning (November 26).

She has not been named.

A statement from North Yorkshire Police read:

“Sadly, a body was recovered from Naburn Lock this morning. The family of a woman, who went missing on 30 October in York, have been informed and are being supported by officers.

“Our thoughts are with them at this time.”

A report will now be prepared for the coroner.