A BODY has been found by police during a search for a missing Malpas woman.

North Wales Police confirmed a body of a woman was discovered in Holyhead this morning, while searching for 42-year-old Helen Probin.

Formal identification is yet to take place, but the family of Mrs Probin has been informed.

A statement made by NWP said: “Following our recent appeal with regards the whereabouts of 42-year-old Helen Probin from Malpas in Cheshire, sadly the body of a woman was discovered in the Penrhos Feilw area of Holyhead shortly before 10am this morning.

“While formal identification has yet to take place, the family of Mrs Probin have been informed.

“The Coroner for North West Wales has also been notified."