A BODY discovered last Tuesday morning from the River Severn, near Newnham, is believed to be that of a missing woman.

It's reported the grim discovery was made by a member of the public, who was out walking when they found the body lying on the river bank at Awre.

The woman is believed to be from Gwent and police are not treating the incident as suspicious.

The coroner has been informed and formal identification is underway.