Police searching for a missing 17-year-old, who went missing from home, have found a body.
Imogen Tothill, from Holmes Chapel, Cheshire, was reported missing on Tuesday after she failed to return home.
Cheshire Police had been searching through the night and the force has now confirmed that a body has been found - which
they believe to be Imogen.
Stoke on Trent Live earlier reported earlier how detectives had said it was out of character for the teenager to not come home.
The force has since confirmed a body was discovered today in a wooded area near to Ravenscroft.
A spokeswoman said: "Officers searching for a missing teenage girl from Holmes Chapel have sadly found a body.
"Formal identification has not yet taken place, but it is believed to be that of missing teenager Imogen Tothill.
"Her next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.
"Her death is not believed to be suspicious and a case file will be prepared for the coroner.
"Our thoughts are with Imogen’s family at this difficult time."
Inspector Mike Crimes has previously said: “Officers have been searching for Imogen throughout the night, so far to no avail.
“This is totally out of character for her and we are becoming increasingly concerned for her welfare.
“I urge anyone in or around the Holmes Chapel area who thinks that they may have seen Imogen since she went missing to get in touch with us.
“The same goes for anyone with information regarding her whereabouts, or CCTV or dashcam footage of her since she disappeared.
“I would also appeal directly to Imogen to contact us to let us know you are safe and well.”
