Suspect arrested over teenage girl's killing remains in custody

A man arrested over the killing of a 16-year-old South Yorkshire girl remains in custody this morning after another day of questioning.
By The Newsroom
Published 20th Jan 2017, 06:23 BST
Updated 20th Jan 2017, 06:31 BST
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The 18-year-old was arrested on Monday night following the discovery of the body of Leonne Weeks, from Dinnington, Rotherham, who was stabbed to death.

Her body was found slumped on a path off Lordens Hill, Dinnington, by members of the public, who raised the alarm.

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A 26-year-old woman arrested on Tuesday on suspicion of assisting an offender was granted bail on Thursday.

South Yorkshire Police said a post mortem examination of Leonne's body concluded that she died of multiple stab wounds.

Detectives yesterday ruled out a theory that she met a man from an online dating site on the night she was killed.

Police patrols have been stepped up in Dinnington since the fatal attack.

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Leonne's relatives are said to be 'utterly devastated' at her death.

A statement issued by her family earlier this week said the teenager was 'very much loved and will be missed'.

Anyone with information should call South Yorkshire Police on 101.

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