Funeral of Megan Roberts
North Yorkshire Police have confirmed that a body found in the River Ouse has been identified as the missing student Megan Roberts. Her funeral takes place March 13.
Body found in River Ouse in York
Police have found a body in the River Ouse in York.
It is feared it could be missing student Megan Roberts.
The body was found in the River Ouse at Acaster Malbis near to the Ship Inn this afternoon.
A North Yorkshire police spokeswoman said: "Police received a call at 3.27pm on Sunday 2 March 2014 from a member of the public who was walking in the area.
"Formal identification has not yet been completed, therefore we cannot confirm the identity of the deceased at this stage.
"The family of Megan Roberts have been informed of the discovery."
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