Arbourthorne: Tragedy as body found in Sheffield pond is believed to be missing woman
A body found in a Sheffield pond today is believed to be that of a missing woman.
There has been a large police presence on the Arbourthorne estate today following the discovery of the body earlier.
Five police cars and an ambulance were seen near Arbourthorne Pond following the tragic discovery.
Confirming the nature of the incident, South Yorkshire Police said this evening: “Officers searching for missing woman Eileen have sadly found a body at Arbourthorne Pond in Sheffield.
“While formal identification is yet to take place, officers believe it to be that of Eileen.
“Her family has been informed and is being supported by officers at this time.
“Thank you to everyone who shared our appeal.”
Officers had been searching for a missing 60-year-old woman, named only as Eileen, after she was reported missing.
In an appeal for help earlier today, the force said Eileen was last seen in Errington Avenue, Arbourthorne, between 4 - 5pm yesterday.
Yorkshire Ambulance Service said: “We received a call at 12.24 today to an incident at Arbourthorne Pond, off Errington Way, Sheffield.
“We dispatched an ambulance, team leader and critical care paramedic to the scene.”