Body Found In Search For Missing Bembridge Woman

A body has been found during the search for missing Bembridge woman Gayelynn Matthews.

Formal identification has not yet taken place, but Gayelynn's family have been informed.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary says the death is not being treated as suspicious, and a file is being prepared for the coroner.

The 69-year-old was last seen at around 11.30am on Saturday 29 August.

A number of her belongings were found on Bembridge Beach a short time later, prompting an appeal to locate her.

Police have thanked members of the public for sharing the missing person appeal.