Woman's body found in Bedford river

The family have been informed

By Clare Turner

Published 5th Mar 2021, 14:08 BST

Updated 5th Mar 2021, 14:17 BST

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Police looking for a missing woman have found a body in a river in Bedford.

Bedfordshire Police confirmed the body found yesterday (March 4) in the river near Barker's Lane, was that of Lesley Relph.

The 62-year-old was reported missing on March 1 from Hitchin.

A formal identification has yet to take place, but the family have been informed.