Body found in search for missing Littlehampton 19 year old

Officers say search efforts have now been stood down.

Author: Adam RichardsonPublished 30th Mar 2024

Sussex Police have confirmed that a body has been found in connection with the search for a missing 19 year old from Littlehampton.

A multi-agency search, involving the Coastguard and RNLI, was started between Shoreham and Lancing to try and find Lewis Glanfield - who had been reported missing.

Officers have now confirmed that a body has been located and Lewis' next of kin have been informed, though formal identification is yet to take place.

Sussex Police said: “We are extremely sorry to update that a body has been found in the search for 19-year-old Lewis, who was reported missing from Littlehampton.

“His next of kin have been informed and our thoughts are with them at this incredibly difficult time.”

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