Man suspected of murdering teenager Leah Croucher is deceased sex offender
Police suspect a convicted sex offender, who died three years ago, was involved in the death of Leah Croucher.
The force has said forensic examinations at the scene may last "several weeks" and as a result there would continue to be a police presence both at the house and in the area. At a press conference on Friday, Det Ch Supt Hunter said: "Sadly, the call from the member of the public that we received on Monday was the first occasion that information was made available to enable the investigation team to provide any link between that address in Loxbeare Drive and Leah."
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