‘Loved ones pay tribute to ‘wonderful’ Thea Newton after missing Love Islanders’ pal, 29, found dead
TRIBUTES have poured in for a ‘missing’ woman who was friends with reality stars.
Thea Newton, 29, was reported as missing yesterday sparking a police search in Warrington, her home town.
Police discovered a body thought to be Thea later in the day while searching a country path known as the Trans Pennine Trail.
Thea was followed on Instagram by reality TV stars like former Love Island contestants Davide Sanclimenti and Natalia Zoppa.
Friends have now started to remember Thea’s life.
Thea worked at Absolute Fitness in Clitheroe and her friend Alex told the Liverpool Echo: “I have known Thea for a long time and I always saw her in the gym.
“She was amazing with my brother who has moderate special needs and would keep an eye on him.
“Thea was a wonderful person and I am thinking of her close friends and family. It was such a shock to all of us.”
Abbie Walker said: “Heartbreaking another young life gone too soon.”
One person commented: “So sad, such a beautiful young lady my thoughts are with her family and friends.”
Another person said: “Absolutely heartbreaking hope Thea finds peace in heaven… my condolences to all her broken-hearted family and friends, especially her parents.”
A spokesperson for Cheshire Police said: “Search teams looking for missing woman Thea Newton, 29, have sadly found a body.
“It is believed to be Thea and her next of kin have been informed.
“There are no suspicious circumstances and a file will be prepared for the coroner.”
Anyone with information is urged to contact the force on 101, quoting reference 1573599.