The discovery of a body during the search for a missing Totton woman is not being treated as suspicious.

Police launched an appeal this morning (Friday April 22) to find missing Hannah Leigh.

The 57-year-old was last seen in Junction Road at around 2.30pm on April 20.

However, a few hours later, officers leading the search confirmed they had found a body.

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Although formal identification is yet to take place, the woman's next of kin have been informed and a file is being prepared for the coroner.

Her death is not being treated as suspicious.

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