Welsh police confirm remains are missing Offaly woman

North Wales police have said that the remains found in Sealand on Wednesday are that of missing Irish woman Catherine Gowing.

A post mortem carried out on the remains has confirmed they are those of the Co. Offaly native, who has been missing since October 12.

Senior Investigating Officer DCI Mark Pierce said the post mortem confirmed their fears and the results have been passed to Catherine's family.

Police are also awaiting identification of further remains found on the banks of the River Dee on Friday, and the search continues for further remains and any other evidence which may assist the investigation into Ms Gowing's death.

Catherine Gowing was last seen at approximately 8.40pm on Friday, October 12, when she was sighted on CCTV leaving Asda Supermarket in Queensferry.

Since that time 46-year-old Clive Sharp has been charged with her murder.

North Wales Police have renewed their appeal for infomation.