Murder investigation launched after body found

A murder investigation has been launched after the body of a missing 20-year-old was found in Northampton.

As part of the search for India Chipchase, inquiries by police officers led them to the property in Stanley Road, St James, where the body of a woman was found.

The body has not yet been formally identified but India's family have been informed.

A 51-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and is being questioned in custody.

India Chipchase was out with friends in the early hours of Saturday 30th January. She was last seen in Bridge Street at around 12.30am.

A post mortem examination is expected to take place at Leicester Royal Infirmary on Monday.