DETECTIVES from Essex Police have received several calls from members of the public following their appeal for information into the death of Angela Millington.

Details of the murder investigation were released yesterday.

Angela Millington was found washed up on Foulness Island on Saturday, June 21.

It is not known how or when the 33-year-old who lived in Southend 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.

Senior investigating officer, DCI Simon Werrett, said: "We have received a number of calls with information following the appeals we made in the press and via social media.

“We are in the process of following those up.

"I would ask people to take a look at the details we have released and contact my team if they do have any information.

“I would ask people to share the appeal on social media so we can reach as many people as possible who may have known or seen Angela and can help us with information.”

Anyone that can help is asked to contact the dedicated incident room on Essex Police 101 extension 470173 during office hours or just 101 outside of those times.

Details of the appeal are on the Essex Police website and social media sites.

People can search using the #answers4angela The appeal also includes a short film which has been made available on the Essex Police YouTube channel.

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