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Bristol Post
National
Toby Codd

Body found near Portway in search for missing woman

A body has been discovered in Bristol during a search for a missing woman. The police were called by a member of the public yesterday (November 17) to report they had found a body near the A4 Portway.

It is believed to be that of missing Vivien from Clifton. The 75-year-old was last seen on Sunday, November 13.

Avon and Somerset Police have confirmed that her next of kin has been informed. The circumstances around the death are not believed to be suspicious.

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The force said: "A member of the public called police yesterday (Thursday 17 November) to report they had found a body near the A4 Portway, in Bristol.

"Formal identification has not yet taken place, but the deceased matches the description of missing 75-year-old Vivien, from Clifton.

"Her next of kin has been informed of the latest developments and our thoughts are with them.

"We will continue to carry out enquiries on the coroner’s behalf. The circumstances of the death are not believed to be suspicious."

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