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

The body of the 17-year-old was discovered in a wooded area near to Ravenscroft earlier today, Wednesday.

Formal identification has not yet taken place, but it is believed to be that of missing teenager Imogen Tothill.

The teenager was reported missing on Tuesday after she failed to return home.

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.