Tragedy as body is found in search for missing woman from County Durham

A body has been found by officers searching for a woman from County Durham who previously has been reported missing.

Durham Constabulary confirmed that officers searching for missing Fishburn woman, Donna Shamoon have found a body this afternoon (February 2).

The Force has confirmed that the family of the 51-year-old have been informed.

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Formal identification has yet to take place, and the death is currently being treated as 'unexplained' by Durham Constabulary.

A spokesperson for Durham Constabulary offered their thoughts for her family and friends at this difficult time.

A force spokesperson said: "We are sad to report that officers searching for missing Fishburn woman, Donna Shamoon have this afternoon found a body.

"Formal identification has yet to take place, but the family of 51-year-old Donna have been informed.

"At this stage, the death is being treated as unexplained and enquiries are ongoing.

"Our thoughts are with her family and friends at this difficult time."

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