Body recovered from River Derwent in Derby

It's believed to be missing person Josephine Morales.

Author: Matt MaddrenPublished 25th Apr 2023

Police have pulled a body from the River Derwent close to Raynesway in Derby.

Officers say they believe it to be that of Josephine Morales, who was reported to them as missing on Saturday morning.

They'd been in the area since yesterday evening searching for her.

Her family have been made aware and are being supported by specialist officers.

In line with mandatory procedures the force will be referring the incident to the Independent Office for Police Conduct due to prior police contact with Josephine.

This was in relation to an earlier collision on Raynesway just after 12.30am on Saturday in which it is believed Josephine was involved.

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