Body found in search for young female runner who disappeared five days ago

A body has been discovered in the search for a young runner who went missing five days ago.

Jenny Hall, 23, was last seen leaving her home in Tow Law, County Durham, just after 3pm on Tuesday afternoon.

Officers from Durham Constabulary said a body was located in a remote area of Teesdale on Sunday morning. There does not appear any any suspicious circumstances.

Although formal identification has not yet taken place, Ms Hall’s family have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers, the force added.

A file is to be prepared for the coroner.

Ms Hall’s red Ford Focus, was found on Wednesday parked on the B6278, near remote moorland between Eggleston and Stanhope.

Specialist drones and sniffer dogs were deployed in the search for Ms Hall, while mountain rescue teams also helped.

“We’re sorry to report that officers searching for missing woman Jenny Hall, have sadly found a body,” Durham Constabulary said in a statement.

“Officers carried out an extensive search alongside specialist partners and have been working around-the-clock to locate Jenny after she went missing on February 18.

“The body was found in a very remote area in Teesdale just after 9.30am today.

“Formal identification has yet to take place. Jenny’s family have been notified and are currently being supported by specialist officers. They have asked for privacy at this devasting time.

“It is not believed there are any suspicious circumstances and a file will be prepared for the coroner.”