Police have launched a murder investigation after a body was discovered during the search for a missing 14-year-old girl.
Emergency services were conducting extensive searches after the teenager was reported missing when officers made the tragic discovery. While formal identification is yet to be completed, the girl’s family has been informed and is being supported by specially trained officers.
Detectives have begun a major investigation to establish the circumstances surrounding the death. Specialist forensic teams are examining the scene, and officers are appealing for information from anyone who may have seen the girl before she disappeared.
Authorities have not yet released further details about potential suspects or the cause of death as inquiries remain at an early stage. Local residents can expect an increased police presence in the area while investigations continue.
Police have urged anyone with relevant information, CCTV footage, or dashcam recordings to come forward as detectives work to piece together the events leading up to the tragedy.
More details are expected to be released as the investigation progresses.