Police searching for a missing Cheshire woman have found a body.

Rachel Booth was reported missing from the Barnton area of Northwich on Saturday (July 19) by her family.

Police have been searching for the 38-year-old since her disappearance.

Following extensive appeals and searches in the area, police have now recovered a body in a lake in Oakmere.

A police spokesperson said: "Whilst formal identification is yet to take place, it is believed to be that of Rachel.

"Her family have been made aware and are being supported by specialist officers.

"They have requested privacy at this time."

There are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances and a file will be prepared for the coroner.

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