DAY trippers could hold the key to a murder which happened off a quiet moorland road.

The naked body of murdered Middlesbrough prostitute Vicky Glass, 21, was found close to West Lane, near the village of Danby, North Yorkshire, at the weekend.

As 40 police officers carried out inquiries on Teesside and in North Yorkshire, yesterday, an appeal was made for visitors to the beauty spot to come forward.

A spokesman for Cleveland Police, which is heading the investigation, said: "We believe she may have been taken to the area, and that the vehicle that transported her could well have stopped on a strip of hard standing by the side of the road, just before the entrance to the village."

Detective Superintendent Brian Dunn wants to talk to any motorist who may have noticed a vehicle, or any unusual activity, since September 24 when she disappeared.

Det Supy Dunn said: "West Lane runs from the A171 main moors road next to the Lockwood Beck Reservoir. The area of hard standing is on the left as drivers approach the village. We want to hear from anyone who saw anything unusual.''

There is no clear evidence linking the murder of Miss Glass with the death of another vice girl, Kellie Mallinson, who was found asphyxiated in Middlesbrough in early September. A man has been charged with Kellie's murder.

Police are appealing for former clients of Miss Glass to come forward, by ringing the force on (01642) 301283 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111