Flowers left after Lucy McHugh found dead

Lucy McHugh's body was found near Southampton's Sports Centre on Thursday morning

Flowers have been laid in memory of a teenager found dead in a wood.

The body of 13-year-old Lucy McHugh was discovered near Southampton Sports Centre on Thursday morning.

A handwritten card on one bunch of flowers read: "RIP Lucy. In our thoughts always. Love Cat and Isabelle xx".

A 24-year-old man from Southampton is in custody on suspicion of murder and engaging in sexual activity with a child.

Bunches of flowers have been laid in tribute to the 13-year-old

A crowdfunding page set up to help fund a funeral has raised more than £1,450.

Posting on the page, Kirsty Clothier wrote: "Rest in peace baby girl taken far too soon xxx"

Another tribute by Heath Jones said: "Sleep tight beautiful angel."

Officers are continuing to search the woods with police dogs.

A handwritten card on one of the bunches of flowers reads: "RIP Lucy. In our thoughts always. Love Cat and Isabelle xx"

Hampshire Constabulary said post-mortem tests were carried out on Friday and some of Lucy's injuries were "unexplained".

She was last seen leaving her home in Mansel Road East at 09:30 BST on Wednesday, wearing a black jacket with white sleeves, with the logo for the band Falling in Reverse on the front and RADKE 01 in red on the back.

The force is appealing for anyone who saw her that day to get in touch.