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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Hull and East Yorkshire Mayor Luke Campbell has defended his progress on public transport after being challenged over the lack of discounted youth travel in rural and coastal areas.
New figures reveal that the Scarborough and Whitby area has the highest relative crime rate in North Yorkshire, prompting targeted police operations to tackle retail offences and anti-social behaviour.
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