Messages of support pour in for family of Plymouth teenager Bobbi-Anne McLeod
A body has been found in the search for the 18-year-old and police have launched a murder investigation
Last updated 24th Nov 2021
There has been an outpouring of support across Plymouth, Devon and Cornwall for the family of Bobbi-Anne McLeod, after police searching for the teenager confirmed they had found a body.
The 18-year-old was reported missing on Saturday after she failed to meet her friends and police have now launched a murder investigation.
Devon & Cornwall Police discovered a woman's body near the Bovisand area of South Hams on Tuesday 23rd November.
Police say that although formal identification has yet to be carried out, Bobbi-Anne's family have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.
Both of Plymouth's MPs are among those who have shared messages of support.
Johnny Mercer tweeted to say he was "devastated", adding that "all our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Bobbi-Anne".
Luke Pollard tweeted: "It is devastating news for our city that a body has been discovered in the search for missing Bobbi-Anne. My thoughts and love are with the family.
"We await news from the Police but this is another dark day for our city. Let’s pull together in the same way we did after Keyham".
Councillor Nick Kelly, Leader of Plymouth City Council, said: "This is really tragic news. Bobbi-Anne McLeod was a young woman who had her whole life ahead of her. It is devastating that someone has chosen to take this away.
"I am sure that the shock of this tragedy will not just be felt in Leigham but across the whole of our city and I know that everyone will stand with me when I say that all our thoughts are with her family and friends at this devastating time".
Chief Superintendent Matt Longman gave a briefing on Tuesday night, saying his thoughts were with Bobbi-Anne's family.
He said officers are doing the upmost to understand what happened, saying he knows this is "weighing heavy" on the people of Plymouth...
Two men from Plymouth, aged 24 and 26, have been arrested on suspicion of murder and remained in police custody on Tuesday night.
Devon & Cornwall Police added that enquiries remain ongoing in relation to this matter.
They have urged anyone with information which may assist the ongoing investigation to contact police on 101 quoting log 706 22/11/21.