POLICE are renewing their appeal into the murder of Southampton schoolgirl Lucy McHugh.

The appeal has been issued by Hampshire Police a week after the tragic death of the 13-year-old, whose body was discovered at Southampton Sports Centre on the morning of Thursday, July 26.

Officers want to speak to anyone who lives in Millbrook and Lordshill who may have CCTV footage or dash cam footage which could help them piece together Lucy's last moments.

It can now be confirmed that the 13-year-old left her home in Mansel Road East just before 9am on Wednesday, July 25.

Police will today be speaking to people in this area, as well as near the sports centre.

DS Paul Barton said: “Members of the community have already given us lots of information and we are really grateful for this, but we still need your help.

“We’re trying to jog people’s memories today so that we can piece together Lucy’s last movements.

“Please think back to this time last week and remember where you were and what you may have seen.

“It may have seemed insignificant at the time but, knowing now what has happened, it could prove vital to our investigation.

“We specifically want to speak to anyone who was with Lucy, who spoke to her or thinks they may have seen her last Wednesday or into the early hours of Thursday. Equally, if you have any dashcam footage or private CCTV images which you think could help us, please get in touch.

“We also want to hear from anyone who may have been involved in activities at the Sports Centre on the Wednesday – if that’s you or you know clubs who were there on Wednesday, please get in touch.

“We fully understand that emotions are running high in the community, but we again appeal for people not to speculate about the details of the investigation on social media. It doesn’t help the investigation or Lucy’s family at this difficult time.”

Lucy was last seen wearing the following clothes:

• Distinctive black jacket with white sleeves, the logo for the band Falling in Reverse on the front and RADKE 01 in red on the back

• White vest top

• Camouflage leggings

• Black and white Jordan 23 trainers

Anyone who finds anything linked to the investigation can call police on 101 quoting Operation Refund.

A 24-year-old man from Southampton has been arrested on suspicion of murder and sexual activity with a child.

Stephen Nicholson, 24, has been remanded in custody after appearing in court charged with failing to co-operate with police as part of their murder investigation.