Police have investigating the disappearance of a woman have discovered a body during their search.

Detectives were appealing for information on Angela Upson, 51, from Ongar, after she went missing at around 3pm on Tuesday afternoon.

Essex Police said the body of a female had been found during the investigation on Wednesday afternoon in Chelmsford Road, Ongar.

The death is currently being treated as unexplained, pending the results of a post mortem examination.

No formal identification has taken place, but Mrs Upson's family have been informed of the development.

The police search operation has also been suspended.