A BODY has been found in the search for Lucy Candlish.
The discovery was made in a wooded area in Consett, County Durham, this lunchtime.
Formal identification has yet to take place but police believe it to be that of the 19-year-old.
Lucy’s family have been informed.
At this point her death is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be prepared for the coroner.
A spokesperson for Durham Constabulary said: "We are saddened to report that a body has been found in the search for Lucy Candlish.
"The body of a woman was discovered in a wooded area in Consett this lunchtime.
"Formal identification has yet to take place but we believe it to be that of the 19-year-old.
"Lucy’s family have been informed.
"At this point her death is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be prepared for the coroner."
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