Body found in search for missing boy in Chester

Teams searching for a missing teenage boy in Chester have found a body.

The 16-year-old was reported missing at around 2.30pm yesterday (Thursday 22 July), after he disappeared while swimming in the River Dee.

Police say extensive searches took place yesterday afternoon and evening, and that a body was found in the river shortly before 8pm.

Formal identification has not yet taken place but it is believed to be that of the missing boy.

The teenager’s family have been updated and they are being supported by specially trained officers.

Superintendent Myra Ball said:

“Sadly this is the second river death that we have seen this week in the county. This appears to be another tragic accident and our thoughts are with the boy’s family at this very difficult time.”