Breaking news: Police searching for Jenny find body

A photo of a woman smiling and wearing a brown sweatshirt.
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Police officers who have been searching for missing Jenny from Bedford yesterday (Wednesday) discovered a body in the River Great Ouse, near Cardington Lock. 

Formal identification has yet to take place. However, her next of kin have been informed and are being supported by Bedfordshire Police.

Jenny first went missing on 25 January, with many members of the public joining the search to find her.

Read: Search continues as police thank public for help to find missing Jenny

Detective Inspector Natalie Fletcher of Bedfordshire Police Missing Team said, “Our thoughts and sympathies are with Jenny’s family and friends at this time.

“We would like to thank everyone who shared our appeals to help find her and the work of the Midshires Search and Rescue team, the Environment Agency and the Metropolitan Police for their assistance.” 

This is a breaking news story and may be updated with further information as it comes in.

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