Tributes have been paid to a "beautiful" woman who died yesterday.
Thea Newton, 29, was last seen at around 1.30am on (Friday, June 16) at her home address in Warrington and Cheshire Police confirmed they found a body in their search, which is believed to be Thea. Since the news of her death broke hundreds of tributes have been paid to Thea who was taken "too soon".
Her friend Alex Standring posted on social media with the caption "absolutely devastated".
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One person said: "So many young lives being lost how can you ever start to make sense of all this. Heartbreaking news my thoughts are with her family and friends." Another person commented: "So sad she was my good friend and I can't believe it I'm still shocked. Thank you for being my friend and I'll miss you."
Thea worked at Absolute Fitness in Clitheroe and her friend Alex told the ECHO: "I have known Thea for a long time and I always saw her in the gym. She was amazing with my brother who has moderate special needs and would keep an eye on him.
"Thea was a wonderful person and I am thinking of her close friends and family. It was such a shock to all of us."
Her car was found parked near Sunflower Drive and officers, along with a rescue team searched the area. Police also searched the Trans Pennine Trail and the surrounding areas in Warrington.
The news was also shared on the ECHO's Facebook page/ Abbie Walker said: "Heartbreaking another young life gone too soon."
One person commented: "So sad, such a beautiful young lady my thoughts are with her family and friends." Another person said: "Absolutely heartbreaking hope Thea finds peace in heaven... my condolences to all her broken-hearted family and friends, especially her parents."
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