Police searching for missing Harrogate woman Sophie Lambert have found a body.
It was found in the River Nidd near Nidd Gorge this morning.
A North Yorkshire Police statement said:
“It is too early to confirm the identity, but Sophie’s family have been informed and are receiving specialist support. We ask that their privacy is respected.
“We thank everyone who has supported the missing person appeal over the last few days.
“A further update will be issued in due course.”
Sophie, 22, was last seen leaving home in Starbeck on the evening of Friday, June 16.
Her family alerted police later that evening and extensive searches were carried out.
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Body recovered from River Nidd at Bilton
Police have recovered the body of a local woman from the River Nidd, near Bilton viaduct.
Concerns were raised about the woman, who is aged in her 40s, this morning.
An urgent missing person investigation was launched which included searches in and around the River Nidd at the location.
The woman’s body was recovered by the Yorkshire and the Humber Regional Marine and Underwater Search Unit at around 1.20pm. She has not been named.
The bridge was closed while the body was recovered. A North Yorkshire Police statement said:
“There are no suspicious circumstances surrounding the death and a report will be submitted to the coroner in due course.
“The woman’s family are being supported by the police.”
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Body of man in his 20s found in Harrogate nature reserve
The body of a man in his 20s has been found at Hookstone Wood in Harrogate.
A dog walker is believed to have made the discovery in the nature reserve between the Great Yorkshire Showground and Hornbeam Park yesterday morning.
North Yorkshire Police said in a statement:
“North Yorkshire Police were called at around 8am on February 20 after a member of the public found the body of a man in woodland on the outskirts of Harrogate.
“The ambulance service also attended and provided assistance, but sadly the man, who is aged in his 20s, was pronounced dead at the scene.
“Officers do not believe there are any suspicious circumstances surrounding his death and a report will be prepared for the coroner.
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Body found in River Nidd at Bilton has been identified
The body of a man found in the River Nidd yesterday has been identified, police said this evening.
Police, ambulance and firefighters were called to Nidd Viaduct in Bilton just before 8am yesterday.
The viaduct bridge was closed while the body was recovered.
Tonight’s update by North Yorkshire Police said:
“The man has now been identified and his next of kin have been informed.
“Investigations are ongoing to establish the full circumstances of his death.”
No further details, including the man’s name or suspected cause of death, have been revealed.
He was described yesterday as a white man who was believed to be in his 40s.
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Body found in search for missing Minskip man
A body has been found in the search for a missing 31-year-old from Minskip, near Boroughbridge.
Luke Earnshaw was reported missing after leaving home on Saturday just before 2.30pm.
He was seen walking down Thorndikes Lane towards Staveley.
North Yorkshire Police said the body found today has not been formally identified but is believed to be that of the missing man. His family have been informed.
Posting on a local Facebook group, a family member thanked everyone who had helped in the search for Mr Earnshaw.
She also praised police officers’ support to the family, adding:
“He’s finally at peace after suffering with mental health for many years.”
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