Leonne Weeks: Man arrested after teen found dead on path in Rotherham
Leonne Weeks' body was discovered in Rotherham as the girl's uncle says she was a "wonderful niece" who was "loved by so many".
Tuesday 17 January 2017 14:53, UK
An 18-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murdering Leonne Weeks, 16, who was found dead on a path in Rotherham.
The teenager's body was discovered near Lordens Hill in the Dinnington area of the town on Monday morning.
South Yorkshire Police were called to the scene at about 10.55am after receiving reports from members of the public.
Leonne's uncle Danny Bowskill paid tribute to her on Facebook, saying: "Rest in peace my wonderful niece, never thought I would ever be writing this but you were and still are loved by so many.
"I'll be there for your dad and mum all the way. Fly high and I hope my mum was there to guide you every step of the way up there."
Other people on social media called her a "beautiful" and "gorgeous angel".
Police said the arrested man, from Dinnington, was detained on Monday night on suspicion of murder.
He remains in custody and is being questioned by officers.
Extra officers are being deployed to the area to provide reassurance to local residents.
Detectives have appealed for anymore who may have information about Leonne's death to call them on 101 quoting incident number 256 of 16 January.