THE body of a woman found in a river in Herefordshire is believed to be that of a woman who was reported missing.

Emergency services recovered the body in Ross-on-Wye today (April 4).

A spokesperson for the police said that formal identification has not taken place, but the body is believed to be that of 68-year-old Theresa Harvey.

Ms Harvey was reported missing on Tuesday (April 2) and police had been searching for her. 

The ambulance service confirmed that a body had been found in the water after emergency services rushed to the Rope Walk by the river in Ross-on-Wye.

Ledbury Reporter: A crime scene investigation van at the scene where Ms Harvey's body was foundA crime scene investigation van at the scene where Ms Harvey's body was found (Image: Hereford Times)

A spokesperson for West Midlands Ambulance Service said earlier today: "We were called by the fire service just after 10am to an incident in Ross-on-Wye.

"An ambulance, paramedic officer, the Midlands Air Ambulance from Strensham and an ambulance from South Western Ambulance Service attended.

"We found a woman. Unfortunately, nothing could be done to save her and she was confirmed deceased at the scene."