Body found in search for missing Uckfield teenager
A man remains in custody on suspicion of murder
Police investigating the disappearance of an 18-year-old man from Uckfield have found a body.
Search teams made the discovery during searches in woodland surrounding the Heron's Ghyll area late on Tuesday night (June 1st).
The body has not yet been formally identified, but is believed to be that of Marc Williams.
Marc went to the Maresfield area on Saturday evening (May 29th). He called his family about 11.30pm to say he was on his way home but never returned.
Next of kin have been informed and a post-mortem examination will be carried out in due course.
A 19-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of his murder in Eastbourne on Tuesday (1 June).
Sussex Police said he remained in custody for questioning as of 11am on Wednesday morning (June 2nd).
Detective Chief Inspector Emma Vickers said:
"This is an absolutely devastating discovery and our thoughts are with Marc's family at this difficult time. His family are being supported by specially trained officers and we ask that their privacy is respected.
"This investigation is a dynamic and fast-moving enquiry and our officers are working around the clock to establish the circumstances of this incident. I am extremely grateful to our respective police teams for their unwavering commitment to finding Marc.
"We thank the public for their patience and understanding as we continue to carry out our work in the area and urge people to support us by avoiding engaging in online speculation while we investigate.
"Anyone with information that may assist with our investigation is urged to report it to us immediately online or by calling 101, quoting Operation Skittle."