Police have confirmed the formal identification of 34-year-old Victoria Taylor, from Norton, Malton, following the recovery of a body from the River Derwent at 11.45am on Tuesday.
A post-mortem examination has also been completed.
A file is being prepared for the Coroner for an inquest in due course.
Victoria’s family have been informed about the update.
Police say their thoughts remain with them and ask that their privacy is respected.
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With Easter approaching, a brand-new series of Pilgrimage returns to BBC Two and iPlayer, featuring seven well-known personalities of different faiths and beliefs.
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