Man arrested after teenage girl's body found in Mansfield

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The body of a 17-year-old girl was found in Foston Close, Mansfield

A 21-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after the body of a teenage girl was found at a house in Nottinghamshire.

Police were called to the house on Foston Close, Mansfield, at 01:45 BST after concerns were raised for the 17-year-old's safety.

Further details about the man who is being questioned have not been released.

Nottinghamshire Police said they believed it was an "isolated incident".

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"Despite the investigation being in its early stages, this is believed to be an isolated incident and officers are not looking for anyone else in relation to it," the police spokesman added.

Anyone with information about what happened has been asked to contact police.

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