Northumbria police say body is found in search for missing Newcastle woman
Officers found a body during the search for missing Katherine Watson
Northumbria Police say a body has been found in the search for missing Newcastle woman Katherine Watson.
The 50 year old, who was known as Katie, and known within the community for her work as Chaplain at Newcastle's RVI, and appeared on the TV show Geordie Hospital.
Officers say this morning a body was discovered in the Jesmond Dene area.
Formal identification has yet to take place, however it is believed to be Katherine.
Her next of kin have been made aware and are being supported by specially-trained officers.
The force have thanked people who came out to help their searches;
"This is an incredibly sad outcome and our thoughts are with Katherine’s loved-ones at this difficult time. We continue to support them and we ask that their privacy is respected.
"Thank you to everyone who supported our search for Katherine."