Body found in Hugglescote believed to be missing 78-year-old

Wednesday, 26 April 2023 11:50

Formal identification has not taken place yet.

Leicestershire police have found a body whilst searching for a missing woman in Hugglescote.

Although formal identification has not taken place yet, the body is believed to be Christine Cliff.

The 78-year-old was last seen at her address in the Hugglescote area on Sunday 23rd April.

The body was found later the same day.

Leicestershire Police said: "The death is not being treated as suspicious and a file is being prepared for HM Coroner.

"Thank you to everyone to helped share our appeal and assisted with our enquiries."

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