A BODY has been found in the search for a woman in Christchurch.

At around 12.30pm on Monday, October 23, the body of a woman was located in some woodland by police officers, near Gordon Road in Highcliffe.

It is believed to be that of Judith Kelly, who was last seen at 10.13am on Saturday, October 21, although it has not yet been formally identified.

Judith’s family has been informed.

The death is not being treated as suspicious and the coroner has been notified.

A Dorset Police spokesperson said: “We would like to thank everyone who assisted with the searches and our thoughts are with Judith’s family and loved ones at this extremely difficult time.”