Body found in search for missing Holmes Chapel teenager

Officers searching for a missing teenage girl from Holmes Chapel have sadly found a body.

The body was discovered in a wooded area near to Ravenscroft earlier today, Wednesday 9th February.

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.