Body found in search for missing Carmarthenshire woman

A body has been found after a large-scale search in the Carmarthenshire area for a woman who was reported missing from her home.

The 55 year-old, named locally as Angharad Jones, was reported missing from the Nantgaredig area on Sunday 26 November.

Officers searched the River Cothi with a mountain rescue team, Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service and a police helicopter.

Dyfed-Powys Police said: " We can a body has been found this afternoon, Wednesday 29 November, during the search for Angharad, who had been reported missing.

"Formal identification has not yet taken place., however, Angharad’s family has been informed of this development.

"Our thoughts remain with the family at this difficult time."

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