A body has been found in the search for a missing Ashford woman, deepening the tragedy in Kent.
Woman’s Body Found in Bethersden Woodland
Kent Police rushed to a woodland near Etchden Road, Bethersden, just after 9.30am on Wednesday 25 March 2026. Emergency teams confirmed the grim discovery of a woman in her 50s, dead at the scene.
Family Notified as ID Checks Underway
While formal identification is still pending, the family of a 57-year-old woman from the Stanhope area—missing since Sunday 22 March—has been informed of the tragic find.
No Suspicion Over Death, Coroner Steps In
Police say the death is not being treated as suspicious. A report is now being prepared for the coroner to investigate the circumstances.
