A BODY found in woodland has been confirmed as missing teen Imogen Tothill after she failed to return home.

The 17-year-old's devastated pals hailed her as "beautiful" in heartbreaking tributes after she was found dead in Cheshire on Wednesday.

Cops and family members launched a huge search for Imogen after she didn't return home in Holmes Chapel in Cheshire on Tuesday.

A body was found in woodland on Wednesday – with cops now confirming it as Imogen's.

Cheshire Police said: "Formal identification has now taken place and the body has been confirmed as Imogen Tothill.

"The death is not being treated as suspicious and a case file will be prepared for the coroner.

"Our thoughts remain with Imogen's family and friends at this difficult time."

Imogen's friends have posted messages telling of their grief on social media.

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One said: "I knew this day would come… I just wish it wasn't so soon."

The young woman said she saw Imogen as a "sister".

"When I said you deserve the world, I meant you were the world to me, and I would give it all away for you," she said.

"You had so much to give and so little time to show everyone."

She added: "She is one with the stars, her true home."

Others have paid their respects on TikTok.

One wrote: "Rest in peace beautiful girl."

Another said: "RIP. She was actually so beautiful and didn't deserve it."

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