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A BODY has been found during the search for a missing York woman in East Yorkshire.
Humberside Police say that its officers have found a body believed to be that of a missing 61-year-old woman during searches conducted yesterday (September 28).
The discovery was made during searches in the Dolegate area of Skirpenbeck - just over the county border from York into East Yorkshire.
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A spokesperson for the force said: "We can confirm, as a part of those searches, a body has been located and whilst formal identification is yet to take place, it is believed to be missing Alison from York.
"Alison’s family have been informed and are being supported by officers, our thoughts remain with them at this difficult time."
They added that initial enquiries have been carried out and Alison’s death is not being treated as suspicious.