22/07/2011

Body Found In Missing 70-Year-Old Woman Probe

The body of a woman has been found in a ditch about a mile from the home of missing Eileen Ayley.

Police launched an urgent appeal on Wednesday to find the 70-year-old who has alzheimers.

Eileen Ayley from The Marshes, Dengie, Southminster went for a local walk that evening but did not come home.

The body of a woman was found about a mile from her home on Thursday afternoon.

Eileen Ayley's immediate family have been informed but formal identification of the body has yet to take place.

Police mounted an extensive search with the helicopter, dog unit and marine unit joining many officers on foot searching buildings, fields and paths in the area.

A spokesperson said: "Officers' thoughts are with Mrs Ayley's husband and family at this time.

"Essex Police would like to thank the more than 40 members of the public who helped in the search for Mrs Ayley, last night and this morning."

(BMcN/GK)

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