POLICE searching for missing schoolgirl Alice Gross this morning called off their sweep of Elthorne Park in Hanwell.
Scotland Yard said last night that part of the park, which they cordoned off, was an "area of interest".
However, a spokesman said this morning: "The area was identified by the search team as disturbed earth and police dogs were deployed.
"A full assessment has now been carried out, which has determined it is not of relevance to the investigation."
The 14-year-old, also from Hanwell, has been missing since August 28, when she was filmed on CCTV walking along the Grand Union Canal.
Detectives continue to search for convicted murderer Arnis Zalkalns, named as the main suspect in the case.
The 41-year-old was filmed cycling along the canal 15 minutes after Alice was seen and went missing from his Ealing home on September 3.
Yesterday, police staged a reconstruction of Alice's last-known movements.
Alice's parents also urged anyone with information to help them.
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