The body of a woman has been recovered from a river in the Ystradfellte Falls area.

A large scale search in the area has been taking place over the last 24 hours after it was reported two people were seen in the river.

The fire service, mountain rescue and National Police Air Support have all been involved in looking for two women believed to be those spotted by a walker.

The high and fast-flowing water meant that the search was called off yesterday evening. It resumed this morning.

In a statement Heddlu Dyfed-Powys Police said: "Sadly, we can confirm the body of a woman was recovered from the river this morning.

"Support is being offered to both families at this tragic time.

"Efforts are ongoing to locate a second woman, who is also believed to be in the river."