Although formal identification has yet to take place, police believe the body they found is Caroline’s.
Her family have been informed of this new development.
Caroline went missing from Corporation nightclub in Milton Street, Sheffield at 2.30AM on Sunday.
A body believed to be hers was discovered at 3.45AM this morning, just a mile away from where she went missing.
She was found in a river.
Police are now appealing for information from anyone who may have been in that area of Sheffield that night, and might have seen Caroline leave the nightclub.
‘Did you see her walking between the Corporation nightclub and Summerfield Street?’ a Police spokesman said.
‘Caroline, a Sheffield Hallam University student, was white, 5ft 6ins tall, and of slim build. She was wearing a black dress with a black cardigan and wore her long dark hair in a low ponytail, and wears glasses. She was carrying a black handbag with a cream strap.
‘If you saw her, or have information that could help, call South Yorkshire Police on 101, quoting incident number 998 of 22 November 2015..’
Our hearts go out to Caroline’s family and friends at this difficult time.