A BODY found in the River Avon has been confirmed as missing Margaret Tyszkow.

Police have said the body, which was recovered by officers looking for Ms Tyszkow, has now been formally identified as the 68-year-old.

Ms Tyszkow, from Badsey, had been missing since November 24 last year.

A West Mercia Police statement said: "Sadly, the body found on Thursday, January 27, has been confirmed to be Margaret Tyszkow.

"Margaret went missing late last year and her next of kin have been informed."

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Officers discovered the body in the River Avon near the centre of Evesham.

Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service received a call at 11.43am to alert them of an incident on Pershore Road.

Crews from Worcester, Evesham an Pershore attended the scene, along with the Water First Responder team from Pershore.

West Midlands Ambulance Service were also called to the scene.