A significant development has emerged in the search for Leah Daley, a 24-year-old woman missing for over a week, prompting an extensive investigation near The Warren along Folkestone’s coast. The disappearance has deeply concerned her family and the local community, leading to a collective effort to find her.
Leah was last seen at The Warren on bank holiday Monday, 5 May, at 7 pm. Since then, there have been no sightings or communication from her, which her family describes as entirely out of character.
Kent Police have intensified their efforts, with ongoing searches in the east of Folkestone and The Warren area. CCTV images of Leah captured earlier on the same day she went missing, have been released, depicting her attire and appearance in hopes of generating leads.
In a heartfelt statement, Leah’s family expressed their distress and emphasized her familiarity with The Warren, making her sudden disappearance even more perplexing. Despite extensive land and sea searches, no trace of Leah has been found, leaving her family desperate for any information that might lead to her whereabouts.
Inspector Jay Langshaw appealed to anyone who might have interacted with Leah on the day of her disappearance to come forward, particularly between 3:30 pm and 7 pm in the areas of Folkestone Harbour and The Warren.
The community has rallied around Leah’s family, launching a dedicated Facebook group and circulating the hashtag #findleahdaley online. Vigils and prayer gatherings have been organized to support Leah’s family and keep her in the thoughts of the community.
As the investigation continues, Kent Police remain committed to supporting Leah’s family and exhaustively pursuing any leads. Anyone with relevant information is urged to contact the authorities immediately.
The sudden cancellation of a scheduled press conference and the deployment of multiple police and Coastguard resources near the location where Leah was seen has raised speculation about a potential breakthrough in Leah’s case. However, authorities have yet to provide official confirmation regarding these events.
The disappearance of Leah Daley has gripped the community, underscoring the importance of community solidarity and cooperation in times of crisis.
A Spokesman for Kent Police said:
A body has been found during a search for a missing woman from Folkestone.
The discovery was made in undergrowth at The Warren in Folkestone on the afternoon of Friday 17 May 2024.
While formal identification has not yet taken place, the family of a 24-year-old woman who was reported missing from the town has been informed.
