Body is found in hunt for missing Bobbi-Anne McLeod: Police arrest two men after grim discovery three days after 18-year-old vanished on way to meet her boyfriend in Plymouth

 Police searching for a missing 18-year-old woman have launched a murder investigation after finding a body.

Bobbi-Anne McLeod was reported missing on Saturday in Plymouth after she failed to meet with friends. 

Officers had earlier stated they were growing increasingly concerned for the young woman after she did not show up to meet her boyfriend. She was due to get a bus into Plymouth city centre in Devon to see him, but never arrived.Police looking for missing teenager Bobbi-Anne McLeod (pictured) have found a body

Police looking for missing teenager Bobbi-Anne McLeod (pictured) have found a body

A Devon and Cornwall Police spokesman said: 'Sadly, earlier today the body of a woman was located near Bovisand, South Hams, during searches by police officers. These searches were carried out following information received by police.

'Formal identification has yet to be carried out but the family of Bobbi-Anne McLeod have been informed of this development and are being supported by investigators.

'Two men, aged 24 and 26 from Plymouth have been arrested on suspicion of murder and remain in police custody at this time.

'Enquiries remain ongoing in relation to this matter and anyone with information which may assist the ongoing investigation is asked to contact police on 101 quoting log 706 22/11/21.'  

A search was conducted yesterday around Plymbridge woods and more are expected today

A search was conducted yesterday around Plymbridge woods and more are expected today

Miss McLeod's brother Lee had previously begged for help finding her in a Facebook post, three days after she vanished.

It came after police discovered her headphones and her tobacco pouch at a bus stop while her phone was handed in. 

Mr McLeod wrote on Facebook : 'Police have rung and someone has handed in Bobbi's mobile.

'I'm begging everyone single person in Plymouth help me search everywhere search everything.

'Her headphones and baccy were found at the bus stop and there's just no trace. It has been sealed off and forensics are there today. Her phone has been handed in [to police] too.

Close friends said they were growing fearful for what has happened to Ms McLeod (pictured) after what are believed to be her items were picked up by police

Close friends said they were growing fearful for what has happened to Ms McLeod (pictured) after what are believed to be her items were picked up by police

Officers have been seen in the Millwood Drive area of the city as the search for the missing 18-year-old enters its third day. Members of the public are also out looking

Officers have been seen in the Millwood Drive area of the city as the search for the missing 18-year-old enters its third day. Members of the public are also out looking

'She was due to meet her boyfriend and she never showed up, she's been with her boyfriend a long time - about six months now.

'I live next door and I'm a close family friend, she's not one to just disappear, it's very odd.

'She's a very in girl, she is very family orientated, she's got a boyfriend - he's ever so nice - and a few friends. She's just a lovely girl and this is so out of character for her.

'She is 18, but she is very tiny and very slim that she probably looks about 15 in reality.' 

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