A TEENAGE girl from Alderholt has been found dead at a beauty spot near Rockbourne.

Police are investigating the death of 15-year-old, Ashli Blake, whose body was found at the Eyre Coote Monument in the early hours of Sunday morning.

A post-mortem examination is set to be carried out tomorrow, but police say they are not treating her death as suspicious.

Ashli was a Year 11 pupil at The Burgate School in Fordingbridge.

A police spokesman said: “We can confirm police received a call during the early hours of Sunday morning about the death of a teenage girl.

“Her body was found near Sir Eyre Coote Monument by a member of the public.

“Detectives are not treating the death as suspicious.

“We're in the process of contacting next-of-kin and completing formal identification. A file for HM Coroner is being prepared.”

The Burgate School has paid tribute to Ashli.

A school spokesman said: “We are shocked and saddened to hear the tragic news that one of our Year 11 students has died.

“Ashli Blake was an absolutely delightful, caring and mature young lady. She was working hard at school and was very well regarded and respected by staff and students alike.

“The school is pulling together as a community and supporting each other. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Ashli's family at this most difficult time.”