Hampshire police confirm body found in Havant Thicket was of missing teen Louise Smith
By David George
Published 23rd May 2020, 20:57 BST
Updated 24th May 2020, 11:00 BST
POLICE have confirmed that a body found in a woodland area earlier this week was that of a missing teenager.
The body of Louise Smith, 16, was found by police in Havant Thicket on Thursday, May 21.
Louise, from Leigh Park, went missing on Friday, May 8, promting a large-scale search that included search and rescue teams from Hampshire, Sussex and the Isle of Wight.
Posters were put up at the entrance of Staunton Country Park. Picture: Sarah Standing (210520-2527) | JPIMedia Resell
Formal identification procedures have now been completed.
Her family have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.
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Flowers have been left outside Havant Thicket in Hampshire. Picture: Ben Mitchell/PA Wire | PA (Press Association)
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