DETECTIVES investigating the murder of a Southend woman have released photos of the area where her bones were found.

Angela Millington was found washed up on Foulness Island on Saturday, June 21. It is not known how or when the 33-year-old died, or even how long she had been there.

Some bones were discovered by a group of ramblers as they walked on the island.

They called police shortly after 1.45pm on that day after they spotted what they thought were human remains in a salt marsh area.

A full search of the island also took place and further skeletal bones were located. Extensive forensic and DNA tests had to be carried out to identify the body as Angela.

DCI Simon Werrett, of the Kent and Essex Serious Crime Directorate, is leading the enquiry.

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He said: "Angela’s remains were found on a part of Foulness Island known as New Burwood Head on the Broomway Path, which is near the Great Wakering Stairs area.

"We believe she may have ended up there by being carried on the tide as it would be very difficult for somebody to take her there.”

He added: "Angela led what I would describe as ‘chaotic lifestyle’.

“She had no fixed address and would sometimes go for periods without making contact with her family.

“The last time someone spoke to her was when she visited a Southend housing officer on November 21 2013.

“I would urge anyone who knew her to come forward with information.”

Anybody with any information is asked to contact the dedicated incident room on 01702 470173 during office hours or 101 outside of those times.

People can also give information to the independent crime-fighting charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or through their Anonymous Online Form at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.