Body found in search for missing Newcastle woman

A body has been found in the search for missing Newcastle woman Rachael Bowman.

Author: Ellie KumarPublished 9th Dec 2024

A body has been found in the search for missing Newcastle woman Rachael Bowman.

Rachael, who was 33, was first reported missing from the Cowgate area yesterday afternoon.

Extensive enquiries were carried out by Northumbria Police and partners to locate her.

A body was found in the South Shields area earlier this morning.

Formal identification has taken place and Rachael’s next of kin have been notified and are currently being supported by specialist officers.

This is an extremely sad conclusion to our investigation.

Officers would like to thank everyone who helped in the search for Rachael by sharing appeals and providing information on possible sightings.

Officers do not believe there to be any third-party involvement and a report will be prepared for the coroner.

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