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06 Sept 2025
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Police have expressed their condolences after a body was formally identified as missing woman Paula Elliott.
Ms Elliott, 52, was reported missing to police in Lisburn on March 5.
On Monday, the body of a woman was recovered from the River Lagan in the city.
On Thursday, police said following a post-mortem examination they can confirm that the body is that of Ms Elliott.
A police spokesperson expressed their condolences to her family and thanked all those who helped in the searches to find her.
“Our thoughts are with Paula’s family at this time and we express our heartfelt condolences to them. On behalf of Paula’s family along with myself, I would like to thank our partner agencies, Community Rescue Service, SARDA NI and Sky Watch who have all worked tirelessly to find Paula,” they said.
“We would also like to thank the public for all of their assistance throughout this difficult time with searches and enquiries.”
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