20/05/2014

Body Discovered In Missing Police Officer Search

The body of a woman has been found in woodland near Little Kingshill, Buckinghamshire.

She is yet to be formally identified but is believed to be missing police officer Louise Gibson.

Louise had been missing from Great Kingshill, Buckinghamshire, since Thursday evening.

Her family have been informed of the discovery and are being supported by family liaison officers.

ACC Chris Shead said: "It is with great sadness that we can confirm a body, believed to be our missing colleague Louise Gibson, was found in Little Kingshill, Buckinghamshire.

"Louise's family, friends and colleagues have been informed and are being supported. I would ask that their privacy is respected.

"This is a very sad time for her family and everyone at Thames Valley Police. We have a fine tradition of pulling together in times of adversity and I am confident we will continue to pull together and support each other."

The death is currently being treated as unexplained.

(CVS/CD)

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