Body found in search for actor Mackenzie Crook's sister-in-law, say Sussex Police

Police searching for missing Laurel Aldridge, the sister-in-law of actor Mackenzie Crook, have found a body.

The 62-year-old was reported missing from her home in the village of Walberton, near Arundel in West Sussex, on Valentine's Day and was last seen at Slindon Cricket Club around two-and-a-half miles away.

Sussex Police spokesperson said: "Sadly the body of a woman has been found in the Tortington Lane area of Arundel.

"At this stage, the family of missing Laurel Aldridge have been informed and we are seeking to confirm the identity of the woman."

Mackenzie Crook, who is known for roles in The Office, Pirates Of The Caribbean, The Detectorists and Worzel Gummidge, had made public appeals to find his wife's elder sister and said her disappearance was "agonising" for the family.

Speaking on Good Morning Britain on Tuesday, the actor said he and the family were "clutching at straws" but remained "determined and driven" to find Ms Aldridge.

He said he had seen "nothing but determination and stoicism" from the family during the search.

"At the moment everyone is containing their emotions, I'm sure the time willcome for that later but right now everyone is very determined and driven."

Missing posters had been put up on lampposts, tree trunks and in windows throughout Walberton.

A police helicopter and drones were used in the search over the past 11 days.