Body found in Nith

The body of a female has been recovered from the River Nith in Dumfries.

Dead woman named

Police have confirmed that the body recovered from the river Nith in Dumfries was that of 42-year-old Hayley Jayne Astley from Heywood Place, Ryedale Road in Dumfries.

Investigations are continuing into the circumstances surrounding the death.

Dumfries and Galloway Police would like to speak to anyone who may have been in contact with Hayley before 10.30 pm on 2nd November.

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Female body found in river Nith

An investigation is underway after a woman's body was found in the river Nith in Dumfries.

The body was found near St Michael's Bridge Road at around 10.30pm on Friday night (2nd November).

Dumfries and Galloway Police are now appealing for witnesses to come forward.

Anyone with information, or who was in the area is asked to contact Police on 0845 600 5701.