Distraught family's tribute after woman 'who will be missed' found dead in river

01 June 2023 , 21:00

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Natalie Dean, 34, from the Ford area of Shropshire was discovered in the River Severn (Image: PA)

The family of a woman whose body was discovered in the River Severn has paid tribute to her.

Natalie Dean, 34, was found dead in the river outside Llanidloes in Powys, Wales, at about 4pm on Sunday.

Dyfed-Powys Police confirmed that a 46-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder remains in custody.

The force said Ms Dean was from the Ford area of Shropshire and issued a tribute from her family on Thursday.

In a statement, her family said: "We are distraught by the loss of our daughter and sister Natalie Dean, and she will be missed by us all.

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"We would like to thank everyone for their support at this horrific time. It has meant a lot to the whole family.

"We would now like time to grieve and would ask to be given privacy in which to do so.

Natalie Dean, 34, was found dead in the river outside Llanidloes in Powys, Wales (Handout)

"As a family, we encourage members of the public to support the police and contact (them) if you have any information of relevance."

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

The woman is described as white, 5ft 4in, of small build with her hair in 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 in his hair and a dark-coloured bandana.

Police are keen to speak to anyone who might have seen or has dashcam footage of a man and woman in Llanidloes, or on the A470 between Llanidloes and Dolwen, on Saturday or Sunday (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

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. The man had a small, dark-coloured dog with him.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the force online, by calling 101, or by texting the non-emergency number 07811 311 908 for people who are deaf, hard of hearing or speech impaired.

The independent charity Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously online, or by calling 0800 555111. People should quote the reference number DP-20230528-120.

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