Body found in search for missing Norton woman Victoria Taylor

The police underwater search team made the discovery at 11.45am this morning (October 22) in the River Derwent close to where Victoria's belongings were recovered.

Formal identification is yet to take place, however, Victoria’s family have been informed of the development and is understandably distressed by the news.

Specialist family liaison officers will continue to support them.

Victoria, from Norton near Malton, was reported missing on Tuesday October 1.

Temporary Assistant Chief Constable Wayne Fox said: “We would like to thank the members of the public who responded and assisted us with our enquiries.

“The disappearance of Victoria has understandably had a wider impact on the communities of Malton and Norton.

“Those closest to Victoria have felt an enormous amount of heartache in the days after she went missing and have acknowledged how grateful they are for the overwhelming support from the community.

“Whilst today’s outcome is not what anyone would have wished for, Victoria’s family have asked us to say that they are devastated and would like some space to be able to process the news, and our thoughts remain with them at this time.”