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Robert Dalling

Body of female found during search for missing 16-year-old Kianna Patton

The body of a female has been discovered during a search for missing 16-year-old Kianna Patton.

Formal identification is yet to take place however next of kin have been made aware of the development, Dyfed-Powys Police say.

The body was discovered at a derelict building today in Pembroke Dock around 4.45pm on Thursday, October 24.

Fire and ambulance also attended.

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A spokeswoman for Dyfed-Powys Police said: "A female body has been discovered at a derelict building in Pembroke Dock today (October 24).

"The discovery was made during the search for missing 16-year-old Kianna Patton.

"Formal identification is yet to take place however next of kin have been made aware of this development.

"The body was discovered at around 4.45pm on Thursday, October 24. Fire and ambulance also attended.

"HM Coroner has been informed."

Several tributes have since been left on a Facebook post by Dyfed-Powys Police - which had originally sent out a missing person's appeal on the social media channels.

Caroline Lee wrote: "So so sad. I know there was every police available police officer in Pembrokeshire looking for this little girl today."

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