Body found in search for missing woman, 46, who left her home a week ago as man charged with ‘murder'
TRAGIC FIND Body found in search for missing woman, 46, who left her home a week ago as man charged with 'murder'
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A BODY has been found in the search for a woman who disappeared a week ago.
Police believe they have found the body of Yajaira Castro Mendez, 46, from Ilford, east London, after she was reported missing on May 31.
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The body was discovered in the Bolderwood area of the New Forest in Hampshire during a police search today.
Cops have also charged a man - Juan Toledo, 51 - with Yajaira's murder.
He appeared at Barkingside Magistrates' Court on Friday and was remanded into custody.
Detective Inspector Jay Gregory, who is leading the investigation, said: "This is a very sad development in the investigation and our thoughts are very much with Yajaira's family and friends at this incredibly difficult time."
He urged anyone with information about Yajaira's death to contact police.
You can contact the Metropolitan Police by dialling 101, quoting reference CAD 3020/06JUN25.
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