Latest updates as police launch murder probe after body found in South Yorkshire undergrowth in search for missing teacher
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Abi Fisher, aged 29, went missing from her home in Castleford at the weekend and her disappearance was described as being out of character.
Mrs Fisher was the mother of a young baby and worked as a teacher.
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Live updates as police launch murder probe following discovery of missing teacher’s body in South Yorkshire undergrowth
Key Events
- The body of missing teacher Abi Fisher was found in undergrowth in Southmoor Road, near Brierley, South Yorkshire on Sunday, July 11
- A 29-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and is currently in custody
- Police still on the scene of South Yorkshire road where body was found tonight
Tributes pour in after body found in South Yorkshire in search for missing teacher
Hayley Power said: “Absolutely devastating Abi was a wonderful person and an amazing teacher to the children in our school. Unbelievably kind and caring loved all her colleagues and the children in school, nothing will ever be the same again, I’m heartbroken for everyone involved.”
Paula Arabski added: “This is awful just awful thoughts with family and friends a muched loved teacher to many will be sadly missed.”
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Everything we know so far about Mrs Fisher’s murder
You can find all of the details here: https://www.thestar.co.uk/news/crime/abi-fisher-murder-everything-known-so-far-about-discovery-of-teachers-body-in-barnsley-3763901
Abi’s disappearance over the weekend described as being ‘out of character'
Abi Fisher, aged 29, went missing from her home in Castleford at the weekend and her disappearance was described as being out of character.
Mrs Fisher was the mother of a young baby and worked as a teacher.
A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said: “Her body was found in undergrowth off Southmoor Road, near Brierley, South Yorkshire, yesterday (Sunday, 10 July). The body has not yet been formally identified but is believed to be that of 29-year-old Abi Fisher. Her family have been updated and are being supported by specially trained officers.”
