Teen girl murder denied

A MAN has denied murdering a teenager who was found dead in woodland.

The body of Louise Smith, 16, was discovered at Havant Thicket, Hants, on May 21.

She was last seen alive at a nearby park on May 8.

Shane Mays, 29, of Havant, pleaded not guilty to murder at Winchester Crown Court.

Judge Mrs Justice May adjourned the case until the trial in November.

A 29-year-old woman arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender has been released on bail.

Louise’s family said she “loved her family and was loved by all”.