Body found in search for missing 61-year-old York woman

Police searching for a missing 61-year-old woman from York have discovered a body in East Yorkshire.

Officers had launched an appeal to find Alison, 61, who had been reported missing from York.

As part of the investigation, police carried out searches in and around Dolegate in Skirpenbeck, where a body was subsequently discovered.

Although formal identification has yet to take place, officers believe the body is that of Alison.

Her family have been informed and are being supported by officers.

Police have carried out initial enquiries and confirmed that the death is not being treated as suspicious.