Body found in North Yorkshire in search for missing 20-year-old Annie Dryden

Annie had been missing since January

Author: Rosanna Robins Published 28th Apr 2024

A body has been found in the search for 20-year-old Middlesbrough woman Annie Dryden who'd been missing since January.

The body was discovered yesterday lunchtime (27th April) in woodland near to Battersby in North Yorkshire.

Officers had been carrying out extensive enquiries to find Annie who was last seen on Thursday 4th January.

The force says formal identification hasn't taken place yet but Annie's family have been informed and they're being supported by specialist officers.

Although the investigation is in its early stages, the death is not currently being treated as suspicious.

Police have thanked everyone who called in with information and add that their thoughts are with Annie’s family and friends.