The body of a woman has been found in a woodland in St Albans.

The discovery was made by Hertfordshire police officers on Sunday, October 1, in a wooded area of the city.

A spokesperson for Hertfordshire Constabulary said: "Sadly, the body of a woman was found by police in woodland in St Albans on Sunday, October 1.

"Her death is being treated as non-suspicious and a file is being prepared for the coroner. Our thoughts are with her loved ones at this difficult time."

Crimes can be reported to police online at www.herts.police.uk/ro/report or by calling the police's non-emergency number 101.

Anonymous information can be given by contacting Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via crimestoppers-uk.org.