Body found near Bowleaze Cove in search for missing woman
A major search involving the coastguard was launched last night
Police searching for a missing woman say a body has been found near Bowleaze Cove in Weymouth.
A major search was launched last night after a car belonging to a 33-year-old woman who had gone missing from Yeovil was found there last night.
A spokesperson for Avon and Somerset Police said:
"We're sorry to confirm that a search for a missing woman from Yeovil has led to the discovery of a body near Bowleaze Cove, Dorset.
"While there's not yet been any formal identification, the next of kin have been informed and are being supported, and our thoughts are with them."