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| Police have launched a murder inquiry following the discovery of a body they believe to be that of woman who disappeared while walking her dog. | Police have launched a murder inquiry following the discovery of a body they believe to be that of woman who disappeared while walking her dog. |
| The body, which had serious head injuries, was found in woodland just off a bridle path near Ammanford. | The body, which had serious head injuries, was found in woodland just off a bridle path near Ammanford. |
| Kelly Hyde, 24, was reported missing by flatmates last Thursday evening and a body was found on Sunday morning. | Kelly Hyde, 24, was reported missing by flatmates last Thursday evening and a body was found on Sunday morning. |
| She had dropped off her car at Brynteg Garage in Tycroes for repairs at about 0915 BST on Thursday. | She had dropped off her car at Brynteg Garage in Tycroes for repairs at about 0915 BST on Thursday. |
| The last positive sighting of her was when she was walking along Mill Terrace, close to where the body was found. | The last positive sighting of her was when she was walking along Mill Terrace, close to where the body was found. |
| Det Supt Simon Powell, who is the senior investigating officer, said her dog was found wandering the area the following morning. | Det Supt Simon Powell, who is the senior investigating officer, said her dog was found wandering the area the following morning. |
| Scrappy the dog was found wandering in the area the next day | |
| The body was found following an extensive search involving police officers and mountain rescue teams. | The body was found following an extensive search involving police officers and mountain rescue teams. |
| Det Supt Powell said the murder inquiry was at a very early stage but appealed for anyone who saw Kelly walking with her dog on Thursday morning to contact police immediately. | Det Supt Powell said the murder inquiry was at a very early stage but appealed for anyone who saw Kelly walking with her dog on Thursday morning to contact police immediately. |
| "It doesn't matter how insignificant you may think your information is, it may be an important part of the jigsaw to assist us with our inquiry," he said. | "It doesn't matter how insignificant you may think your information is, it may be an important part of the jigsaw to assist us with our inquiry," he said. |
| At the time she was wearing a black puffer jacket with a fir collar hood, black trousers and black boots. | At the time she was wearing a black puffer jacket with a fir collar hood, black trousers and black boots. |
| An incident room has been set up at Ammanford police station and extra officers have been drafted into the town to reassure the community. | An incident room has been set up at Ammanford police station and extra officers have been drafted into the town to reassure the community. |
| Police searching a lane near where the body was found on Sunday | |
| Acting Assistant Chief Constable Gwyn Thomas said such incidents in the Dyfed-Powys area were extremely rare. | Acting Assistant Chief Constable Gwyn Thomas said such incidents in the Dyfed-Powys area were extremely rare. |
| He said the force was "absolutely committed" to bringing the investigation to a quick and successful conclusion. | He said the force was "absolutely committed" to bringing the investigation to a quick and successful conclusion. |
| Police would not speculate on any possible motive but did say there had been no reports of any women having been approached or attacked in the area previously. | Police would not speculate on any possible motive but did say there had been no reports of any women having been approached or attacked in the area previously. |
| Officers hope to officially identify the body beyond doubt later on Monday. | Officers hope to officially identify the body beyond doubt later on Monday. |
| Anyone with information should call the incident room on 01267 221212. | Anyone with information should call the incident room on 01267 221212. |