Body found in search for missing teenager

A body has been found during the search for a teenage boy in Southampton

Author: Michael CoombesPublished 10th Nov 2021
Last updated 10th Nov 2021

The family of missing Marcel Wochna, aged 15, have been informed and they are being supported by specialist officers.

Identification of the body has taken place.

Marcel was last seen entering the River Itchen near Cobden Bridge around 11.55pm on Sunday 7 November.

Officers were in the area at the time following reports of criminal damage being caused at Cobden Marine Court.

As is routine in these circumstances, the investigation has been referred to the IOPC, following a death after police contact.

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