Detectives granted extension to question man, 18, over death of Rotherham teenager Leonne Weeks

The body of Leonne Weeks, 16, was found by members of the public at around 11am on Monday, on a pathway near Lordens Hill, Dinnington.

A man was arrested on suspicion of murder on Monday in connection with her death.

And detectives were today granted an extension by magistrates to hold the 18-year-old for a further 24 hours.

A 26-year-old woman arrested on Tuesday January, on suspicion of assisting an offender, has been bailed pending further enquiries.

Anyone with information is asked to call 101, quoting incident number 256 of 16 January 207.

If you wish to remain anonymous when passing on information, call the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555111.