Body found in River Ugie during search for missing 16-year-old boy

The family of Bryce Grant from Peterhead have been informed

Police tape
Author: Nicolle CasselsPublished 29th Apr 2022
Last updated 29th Apr 2022

Police have recovered a body from the River Ugie during the search for missing 16-year-old Bryce Grant.

The teenager went missing overnight and was last spotted near the river at 5pm last night.

A formal identification is yet to take place but Bryce's family have been informed.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said:

"Officers can confirm that the body of a 16-year-old male was recovered from the River Ugie around 12.20pm today.

"The family of Bryce Grant known as Forbes have been made aware.

"Formal identification is yet to take place and enquiries are ongoing."

Hear all the latest news from the North East of Scotland on Northsound 1. Listen on FM, via our Rayo app, DAB, or smart speaker.