Teenager found in car is named

Wednesday, 22 May 2013 00:00

Police have now confirmed the name of a teenager who was found dead in a car on Saturday evening.

18-year-old Tanya Jade Dentith was found on rural land near to the motocross track at Ballagarraghyn in Jurby.

According to police the full circumstances surrounding her death are still the subject of an ongoing investigation.

However her death is not being treated as suspicious and no-one else is being sought in connection with the enquiry.

A Facebook group in tribute to the teenager was set up on Sunday and has over 400 members.

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