Missing woman, 50, found dead in car submerged in river – with probe launched to find out how she ended up in water

THE body of a missing woman has tragically been found inside a car submerged in a river.

A search was launched for the 50-year-old, named only as Penny, from Lincolnshire, after she vanished from the East Ferry area on January 14.

Cops made the grim discovery on January 17 after deploying drones and officer patrols in the area.

Lincolnshire Police have since launched a probe into Penny's death and how the red Audi TT became submerged.

A spokesperson for the force said: "We are saddened to report that in the search for missing Penny, she has been found deceased. 

"An officer searching the local area found tracks leading to the River Trent just north of East Ferry, and a red Audi TT was recovered from the water today.

"Sadly, a woman was found deceased in the vehicle, and she has been formally identified as Penny. 

"Penny's family have been made aware of Penny's death and are being supported by officers, and ask for privacy at this time.

"Our investigation is ongoing into how the vehicle entered the water. 

"We ask that people do not speculate, and remember that her loved ones could be distressed by rumours and speculation.'"