Police confirm body found in Dog Island Wood is Gainsborough mum Leah Palushi

Police have confirmed a body found in Dog Island Wood on Tuesday is that of Gainsborough mum Leah Palushi.

The 35-year-old’s body was found five days after she went missing on Thursday, October 22.

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Leah Palushi

Officers were called to the scene this week at 9.54am and a police cordon was put in place.

A file is being prepared for HM Coroner.

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