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Kayleigh Haywood disappearance now being treated as murder

Police investigating the disappearance of 15-year-old Kayleigh Haywood say it has now become a murder investigation.

Kayleigh Haywood, from Measham, was last seen at 6pm on Friday 13th November when she was dropped off outside Ibstock Community College, in Central Avenue.

Kayleigh’s mum and dad, Stephanie Haywood and Martin Whitby, described her as a bubbly, loving, caring girl who loves her family.

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Police believe body found is Kayleigh Haywood

Police have confirmed the body found overnight is Kayleigh Haywood Credit: Family handout

Police say the body found overnight is that of 15-year-old Kayleigh Haywood.

The teenager went missing after being dropped off outside Ibstock Community College in Leicestershire on Friday evening. Men aged 27 and 28 are being held on suspicion of murder.

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