A BODY found at the water's edge near the Humber estuary is believed to be that of a missing East Yorkshire woman.

Humberside Police said Jane Gibson, 52, of Beverley, was reported missing on March 10.

It said the body of a woman was found at the water’s edge near Cherry Cobb Sand Road, Sunk Island, on Wednesday.

Formal identification had not yet taken place but it was believed to be that of Jane, and her family had been informed and were being supported.