Tragedy as body found in search for missing woman, 57, a week after she vanished in freezing temperatures

A BODY has been found in the search for a missing 57-year-old woman, a week after she vanished in freezing temperatures.

Lynda, whose last name has not been given, was last spotted leaving her home on Parish Drive in Ainsworth, by Bolton at 12pm on Saturday, 4 January.

The Bury Police said "A body has sadly been found in the search for missing Lynda. Her next of kin are aware and a file has been passed to the coroner.

"Our thoughts remain with Lynda's family at this difficult time. Thank you to those who shared our appeals."

The cold spell swept over Britain this week with overnight temperatures plummeting to -18.9°C in some areas.

Altnaharra in Scotland saw the UK's coldest night in January in 15 years.