Body found confirmed as missing 14-year-old Daniel Halliday

A body found off the coast of New Brighton has been confirmed as missing 14-year-old Daniel Halliday.

Daniel went missing on Sunday 30th June whilst playing on Crosby beach with his brother.

In a statement, police say:

"We can confirm that the body of a male found in the River Mersey is that of missing 14-year-old Daniel Halliday.

"Officers received a report that the body of a boy had been found by HM Coastguard on the evening of Monday 8 July in the river at New Brighton.

"Following extensive forensic examinations by Merseyside Police, the boy has been formally identified as Daniel Halliday.

"Daniel had been reported to have been jumping waves in Crosby at 7pm on Sunday 30 June before getting into difficulty.

"Officers are supporting his family at this difficult time.

"His death is being treated as not suspicious and the case was referred to the coroner’s office.

"Anyone with information that could assist the investigation is asked to DM @MerPolCC quoting reference 24000574939."

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