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School's tribute to 'much loved' girl, 17, found dead in woodland

The school of a teenager who was found dead in a wooded area shared a tribute to her online.

Officers from Cheshire Police discovered a body in a wooded area near to Ravenscroft on Wednesday, which has now been confirmed to be 17-year-old Imogen Tothill.

The teenager was reported missing earlier this week after she failed to return to her Holmes Chapel home.

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Police officers searching for the missing 17-year-old sadly found a body in a wooded area near to Ravenscroft on Wednesday.

Today, Imogen's school, Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School and Sixth Form College, said the teenager was "much-loved and respected".

It added the loss of Imogen will be "felt by so many students and teachers".

In the statement, the school said: "It is with great regret and sadness that I have to inform you that police have now confirmed that the body of Imogen Tothill was found earlier today.

"They tell us that Imogen was found in a wooded area near Ravenscroft and that her death is not believed to be suspicious. They have also told us that specialist officers are supporting Imogen’s family.

"This is obviously the most tragic news, Imogen was a much loved and respected member of our school community and her loss will be felt by so many students and teachers.

"Our most heartfelt sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with Imogen’s family and friends. We will offer whatever help and support possible.

"Anyone who wishes to leave floral tributes in memory of Imogen are welcome to do so outside of the main school reception."

In a statement today Cheshire Constabulary said: "Formal identification and now taken place and the body has been confirmed as Imogen Tothill.

"The death is not being treated a suspicious and a case file will be prepared for the coroner.

"Our thoughts remain with Imogen's family and friends at this difficult time."

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