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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A passionate, three-year campaign to transform the derelict former Overdale school site into a much-needed community park is reaching its crucial phase, as local residents in Eastfield are urged to show their support to secure vital funding before a looming deadline in December.
The leader of North Yorkshire Council, has indicated that the series of high-level summit meetings addressing persistent bathing water quality issues along the coast, particularly in Scarborough, may be winding down.
A Government health minister has said he shares local concern about the closure of Eastfield Medical Centre’s building.
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