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Body found in search for missing teen John Paul Smyth

A body has been found by teams searching for a missing teenager.

John Paul Smyth, 15, had been missing since New Year's Eve and was last seen in Warrenpoint.

Police confirmed the tragic news on Saturday night.

In a statement they said: "Thank you to everyone for all your help and support and who shared our appeal to find missing teenager 15 year John Paul (JP) Smyth.

"Sadly, we are no longer searching for JP and offer our sincere condolences to his family and friends this evening."

Councillor Jarlath Tinnelly offered his condolences.

He said: "Very sad news from Warrenpoint tonight, young man's body has been recovered from the water.

"Initial indications are this was nothing more than a tragic accident. My thoughts and prayers are with John Paul's family and this tragic time."

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