Northern Ireland

Body found in Belfast search for missing woman (51)

Karen Lane was last seen in the Templemore Avenue area on October 23
Karen Lane was last seen in the Templemore Avenue area on October 23 Karen Lane was last seen in the Templemore Avenue area on October 23

A BODY has been found during searches for a South African woman missing in east Belfast.

Karen Lane (51), who moved to Northern Ireland a few years ago, was last seen in the Templemore Avenue area on October 23.

Police confirmed the body of a woman was recovered from the area on Sunday evening.

The death is not thought to be suspicious.

A PSNI spokesman said: "A post mortem will now take place to determine the cause of death but it is not believed to be suspicious at this time."