Human remains found in search for missing vet

Human remains have been recovered by searchers involved in the hunt for missing Irish vet Catherine Gowing.

The 37-year-old was last seen on the evening of Friday, Oct 12 at a supermarket near her home in New Brighton, Flintshire in north Wales.

Clive Sharp, aged 46, from Gynnedd, north Wales, has since been charged with her murder.

A spokesman for North Wales Police said: “Following information received by members of the public, recent searches have focused on fields in Manor Road, Sealand. Yesterday search team officers discovered human remains in a shallow pool within the field known locally as the Lum.

“At this time, those remains have yet to be formally identified, as this will require medical, as well as forensic examination. A post-mortem is planned for later today.

“We are not able to comment further. However, Catherine Gowing’s family have been informed of this distressing development and clearly our thoughts are with them at this very difficult time... I would ask that they be allowed privacy to come to terms with this news.”

Ms Gowing, who is originally from Clonlee, Co Offaly, had worked at Evans Veterinary Practice in Mold for the last 18 months.

Sharp was remanded in custody until Jan 7 when he is due to enter his plea.