Police searching for a missing woman in South Shields have discovered a body. Danielle Best, 36, from Sunderland, was last seen on 29 May and her family had described her disappearance as 'out of character'.
Northumbria Police confirmed that a woman's body was found in Marsden, South Tyneside, and Ms Best's family have been informed. Officers do not believe any third party was involved in the death.
A police spokesperson said: 'Formal identification is yet to take place but officers believe it to be Danielle. Her family is being supported by specialist officers at this devastating time.'
'This is an incredibly sad outcome and not the news that we hoped to deliver to Danielle's loved ones. Our thoughts go out to Danielle's family and friends at this tragic time. We will continue to offer them support and would ask that their privacy is respected.'
