Skegness: New police appeal in murder inquiry

Image source, Lincolnshire Police

Image caption, Police believe the woman is Petra Ross, 23

Police have made a new appeal for help in their investigation into the death of a young woman in Skegness.

The body of the woman was found near the Gibraltar Point nature reserve on Sunday, Lincolnshire Police said.

Formal identification has yet to take place, but officers believe she is 23-year-old Petra Ross.

Police said they wanted to speak to the occupants of two cars seen entering Princes Parade car park at about 23:25 GMT on Wednesday 17 January.

A spokesperson for the force said: "We are also keen to hear from those who may have seen anyone walking around the Gibraltar Point nature reserve or a white vehicle in this area between 23:30 on Wednesday 17 January and 08:00 on Thursday 18 January."

Ms Ross was reported missing on Friday.

A police spokesperson said: "Her family have been made aware and inquiries are ongoing."

A 45-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody.

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