The body of a woman has been discovered in a ditch in Althorne, near Maldon.

Police who discovered the body believe it may be that of a 55-year-old woman who went missing from her home in Althorne on Tuesday.

A spokesman for Essex Police said the body of a female was found by officers in West Avenue, Althorne, while they were carrying out the missing person inquiry at about 1pm yesterday.

A post-mortem examination will now be carried out.

Published Thursday, June 12, 2003

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