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| An 18-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murdering a teenage girl who was found dead on a pathway in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, police have said. | An 18-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murdering a teenage girl who was found dead on a pathway in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, police have said. |
| The body of the youngster, who was named locally as 16-year-old Leonne Weeks, was discovered on a pathway in the Dinnington area of Rotherham on Monday. South Yorkshire police were called to the scene at about 10.55am after receiving reports from members of the public. | The body of the youngster, who was named locally as 16-year-old Leonne Weeks, was discovered on a pathway in the Dinnington area of Rotherham on Monday. South Yorkshire police were called to the scene at about 10.55am after receiving reports from members of the public. |
| Supt Sarah Poolman said: “The investigation is in its very early stages. However, we are treating the death as suspicious. | Supt Sarah Poolman said: “The investigation is in its very early stages. However, we are treating the death as suspicious. |
| “To provide reassurance to the local community and wider general public, additional police patrols are in place and will continue over the coming days. | |
| “I would urge anyone who believes they have information about the incident to please come forward.” | “I would urge anyone who believes they have information about the incident to please come forward.” |
| Anyone with information is asked to call 101 quoting incident number 256 of January 16. | Anyone with information is asked to call 101 quoting incident number 256 of January 16. |