Missing Malton woman may have gone into river

There is a “significant possibility” missing woman Victoria Taylor entered a river, according to police searching for her.

Ms Taylor, 34, has been missing for nine days from her home in Norton, Malton, with search operations launched by emergency services and volunteers.

CCTV footage shows her heading towards a riverside playground on 30 September next to the River Derwent, North Yorkshire Police said, with items belonging to her found at the location.

Ch Supt Fiona Willey told a press conference: “Based on the discovery of Victoria’s belongings so close to the water’s edge, we must accept the significant possibility that Victoria has entered the River Derwent.”