Police looking for missing teenager Imogen Tothill have found a body in a wooded area.

The human remains have not been formally identified, but they are believed to be hers.

They were found near the Ravenscroft area of Holmes Chapel, Cheshire.

Imogen’s death is not believed to be suspicious.

We are devastated to hear of the tragic news following the search for Imogen today. We send our thoughts and prayers to her family and friends.

As a mark of respect to the Tothill family, we will not be posting on social media for the next few days.

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Her family have been informed and a case file will be prepared for a coroner.

“Our thoughts are with Imogen’s family at this difficult time,” Cheshire Constabulary said.

Imogen went missing on Tuesday

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The 17-year-old was reported missing on Tuesday after she failed to return to her home in Holmes Chapel.

Police had searched for her throughout the night to no avail.

Earlier on Wednesday Inspector Mike Crimes said her disappearance was “totally out of character for her” and police were “becoming increasingly concerned for her welfare”.

Officers had appealed for CCTV or dashcam footage of Imogen to help with their enquiries.

Someone who is believed to be a relative posted an appeal on Facebook saying her phone was off and she had last been seen on Middlewich Road in Holmes Chapel at 12.40pm on Tuesday.

“We just want our beautiful girl home,” the message read. “No words can describe how much we miss and love her.”

Community ‘devastated’ by the news

Dane Valley Financial Services, a business in Holmes Chapel, said they are “devastated to hear of the tragic news”.

“As a mark of respect to the Tothill family, we will not be posting on social media for the next few days,” they said.

Phil Davies Butchers, a local shop, said: “We are beyond devastated to learn of the tragic outcome following the search for Imogen today.

“We send our love and thoughts to her family, friends and the many of you touched by this heartbreaking loss.

“As a mark of respect to the Tothill family and their friends, we will not be posting on social media for our business for the next few days, to allow the community time to grieve.”

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