Body found in search for missing woman

Police officers walking down a narrow country lane. The officers are dressed in black trousers and black jackets with the police logo on the back. They are walking between two hedges.
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Police who have been searching for a missing woman said a body was found on Thursday

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A body has been found in Cornwall in the search for a missing person, police said.

Devon and Cornwall Police said the body of a woman was found in the St Cleer area on Thursday.

The force said the death was being treated as unexplained and inquiries were ongoing.

It said the family of missing woman Anne Stacey, 79, from St Cleer had been made aware.

Police say formal identification is due to take place.

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