THE body of a woman discovered in a river has been identified as that of a 60-year-old who disappeared from her home earlier today.

THE body of a woman discovered in a river has been identified as that of a 60-year-old who disappeared from her home earlier today.

Pauline Dugmore, from Harebell Road, Downham Market, Norfolk, was reported missing just before 6.30am.

It was believed she left her home sometime overnight and a search and rescue helicopter from RAF Wattisham was called in to help with the search.

But Norfolk Police said tonight that a body recovered from the river at Haygate Mill earlier was that of Mrs Dugmore.