Victoria Taylor had been missing since 30 September
A body has been found in the search for missing mother Victoria Taylor in North Yorkshire.
The 34-year-old, who has a young daughter and a partner, went missing from her home in Malton on 30 September, with her disappearance prompting a major police search.
North Yorkshire Police said a body was recovered from the River Derwent at about 11:45 BST on Tuesday.
Formal identification was yet to take place, officers said, but Ms Taylor’s family had been informed and were being supported by specialist officers.
Speaking at a press conference, Assistant Chief Constable Wayne Fox said the family were “understandably distressed” by the news.
“Victoria’s family have again asked us to express their thanks to all of those who have supported police and other emergency services in our efforts to locate Victoria,” he said.
Image source, BBC/Emma Glasbey
Assistant Chief Constable Wayne Fox passed on thanks from Ms Taylor’s family to those who supported emergency services during the search
CCTV footage had showed the care home nurse heading towards a playground close to the river on the day she vanished, with items belonging to her found at the location.
Police said the body had been recovered by underwater search teams, close to where Ms Taylor’s belongings were discovered.
River searches had taken place since Ms Taylor was reported missing on 1 October, including the use of divers and specialist sonar equipment.
Just over a week after her disappearance, police said there was a “significant possibility” she had entered the river.
