Police say enquiries are continuing after a murder investigation was launched following the discovery of a woman's body in the River Severn near Llanidloes.

A 46-year-old man was arrested and bailed on suspicion of murdering 34-year-old Natalie Dean who was from the Ford area of Shropshire.

Her distraught family said she will be “missed by us all” and thanked everyone for their support “at this horrific time”.

Dyfed-Powys Police has set up a dedicated website - Operation Wenlock - for people who can help officers investigate the murder after Natalie's body was found at 4pm on Sunday, May 28.

Officers are keen to speak to anyone who might have seen, or has dashcam footage of, Natalie and a man in Llanidloes, or on the A470 between Llanidloes and Dolwen, on Saturday, May 27, or Sunday, May 28.

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Natalie is described as white, 5ft 4ins, of small build, with very long dreadlocks, which were past her waist. She was wearing a grey coloured top, dark trousers and white trainers.

The man is described as white, approximately 6ft, of stocky build with dreadlocks and a dark bandana. He was wearing a short sleeve, high vis-style jacket, T-shirt, shorts and light-coloured trainers, and had a black bag with a single strap.  He had a small, dark-coloured dog.

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Dyfed-Powys Police also wanted to speak to the person who gave the man and his dog a lift between Welshpool and Shrewsbury, dropping him off near the Dinky’s Dinahs layby on Sunday.

Anyone who may have information that could assist the investigation is asked to get in touch through the dedicated Public Portal.

You can also contact us by calling 101. If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech impaired text the non-emergency number on 07811 311 908. Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555111, or visiting crimestoppers-uk.org.