Police searching for a missing 22-year-old woman have found a body in a river.
Sophie Lambert went missing from her home in Starbeck, Harrogate, last Friday evening. In recent days the search for her has centred on Nidd Gorge after personal possessions including a bank card, mobile phone and jumper were found on Saturday by a member of the public.
The police-led search of the area’s steep ancient woodlands, the River Nidd and its popular walking path has involved RAF mountain rescue teams, divers, helicopters and dogs.
On Wednesday, North Yorkshire police said a body had been found in the river in Knaresborough.
A spokesperson said: “It is too early to confirm the identity, but Sophie’s family have been informed and are receiving specialist support. We ask that their privacy is respected. We thank everyone who has supported the missing person appeal over the last few days.”
Police said a further update would be issued in due course.
Officers have been making house-to-house inquiries over the past few days in their search for Lambert. They released CCTV footage of the 22-year-old leaving her home at 7pm on Friday, which showed she was wearing dark trousers, a black top with a white Adidas logo and dark shoes with a white sole. She had her hair tied back and was carrying a bottle with a pink lid
Police said it was out of character for Lambert to be away from home for so long and the public response had been excellent, with helpful information passed to officers.
