Body found in Yorkshire woodlands is confirmed as missing girl Jessica Blake
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Your support makes all the difference.A body found in woodland has been identified as that of missing Jessica Blake, police confirmed today.
Officers in Beverley, East Yorkshire, said they are not treating the 14-year-old's death as suspicious.
A major search involving police and RAF helicopters and police divers was launched after the teenager was reported missing on Saturday.
Her body was discovered in a wooded area off Chester Avenue in the town just after 4pm yesterday, Humberside Police said.
Jessica, who was said to have left home in a distressed state, had a paper round and was last seen carrying a yellow newspaper bag.
Yesterday, police found an abandoned bike but have not confirmed it belonged to her.
A Humberside Police spokeswoman said: "Our deepest sympathies go to the family and friends of Jessica."
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