Police find body in search for missing woman

Christine Stenson was missing for two weeks

A body has been found in the search for a woman missing for more than two weeks.

Christine Stenson, 66, from the Wheatley area of Doncaster, was last seen walking along Cantley Lane on 12 August at about 17:30 BST.

Police have not said where the body was found, but said although formal identification had yet to take place it was believed to be that of Ms Stenson.

South Yorkshire Police said it had deployed "numerous resources" to locate Ms Stenson and said her family has been informed and continue to be supported by officers at this time.

A force spokesperson said their thoughts were with Ms Stenson's "loved ones at this difficult time".

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