Manhunt by missing Tia Police
A manhunt was launched tonight for the partner of Tia Sharp's grandmother after police hunting for the missing 12-year-old found a body at the house where she was last seen alive.
Local shock at body discovery in Tia search: 'I can't believe it'
Locals, who had congregated near the scene during the day, grew in number as news broke of the body's discovery. They expressed their horror at the news. Police have not formally identified the body and a post mortem will be carried out.
Alston Millington, 32, said:
"Personally, I was hoping she had a bit of trouble at home and had run off, rebelling against the family maybe. I was hoping she would be found somewhere with somebody...
It is very hard to get out of Addington without being seen in either a car, tram or bus. It is such sad news. I live just around the corner and can't believe it. I think it's disgusting. Everybody around here knew she wasn't far from the house. It makes me sick."
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