Suspect arrested over teenage girl's killing remains in custody
The 18-year-old was arrested on Monday night following the discovery of the body of Leonne Weeks, from Dinnington, Rotherham, who was stabbed to death.
Her body was found slumped on a path off Lordens Hill, Dinnington, by members of the public, who raised the alarm.
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Hide AdA 26-year-old woman arrested on Tuesday on suspicion of assisting an offender was granted bail on Thursday.
South Yorkshire Police said a post mortem examination of Leonne's body concluded that she died of multiple stab wounds.
Detectives yesterday ruled out a theory that she met a man from an online dating site on the night she was killed.
Police patrols have been stepped up in Dinnington since the fatal attack.
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Hide AdLeonne's relatives are said to be 'utterly devastated' at her death.
A statement issued by her family earlier this week said the teenager was 'very much loved and will be missed'.
Anyone with information should call South Yorkshire Police on 101.