Body found in search for boy, 13, who got into trouble in river in Northumberland
Police said that, while formal identification has yet to take place, they believe the body is that of a boy who went missing.
The body has been found in the search for a teenager who got into trouble while swimming in a river in Northumberland.
The body was discovered by Northumberland Police's marine unit.
The Force said,
"Formal ID has yet to take place but we believe it to be the missing boy.
"This is a tragic update that we hoped we'd never have to give.
"His family are being supported by officers & our thoughts are with them at this awful time."
The boy was found in a river near Ovingham and police said he was recovered after an extensive search.
The boy was found in a river near Ovingham and police said he was recovered after an extensive search.
Search operations started at around 4.15pm on Sunday after Northumberland Police received a report of concern for the welfare of a male who was seen in the river.