Officers have been at the scene in Catherine Street around the clock after the body of an 18-year-old was found on wasteland near to the town’s main police station yesterday morning.
Earlier today, South Yorkshire Police said a murder investigation was under way and a 38-year-old man had been arrested and was being held in custody following the death of the teenager, who has been named locally as Joe Sarpong.
Forensic teams have been concentrating their efforts on an area near to the former Doncaster County Court building, which is now disused.
Part of Trafford Way has also been sealed off with motorists diverted.
Tributes are continuing to pour in for the teen, who is understood to have lived in Wheatley.
Photos: Marie Caley
1. Doncaster town centre murder probe
Part of Trafford Way remains closed. Photo: Marie Caley
2. Doncaster town centre murder probe
A large police cordon is in place in Doncaster town centre. Photo: JPIMedia
3. Doncaster town centre murder probe
Police have been at the scene for more than 24 hours. Photo: JPImedia
4. Doncaster town centre murder probe
The body of a teenager was found on waste ground in Doncaster town centre yesterday morning. Photo: Marie Caley