A BODY found in a brook in Hintlesham is believed to have been that of a blonde haired woman, it has emerged today.The naked body was retrieved from Belstead Brook near Burstall bridge last night and a post-mortem is to be carried out today.

A BODY found in a brook in Hintlesham is believed to have been that of a blonde haired woman, it has emerged today.

The naked body was retrieved from Belstead Brook, near Burstall bridge, last night and a post-mortem was due to be carried out today.

The woman's identity has not yet been revealed.

The macabre find was discovered shortly before 11.55am yesterday at Thorpes Hill, just off the A1071.

See tomorrow's Evening Star for the full story.