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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Joe Middleton

Missing teenager Lechlade - live: Police resume search for boy who disappeared playing in River Thames

Four teenagers believed to be about 17 had been in the River Thames, near Lechlade on Thames (PA)

A body has been found in the search for a teenager in the River Thames near Lechlade-on-Thames.

Gloucestershire Police were called at about 10pm on Sunday after the boy was spotted in the River Thames near Lechlade on Thames.

Four teenagers believed to be about 17 had been in the river when one of the boys went missing. Some of the group had entered the water to try and find him.

After an extensive search by emergency services, police said a body had been located on Monday but that formal identification has not yet taken place.

The boy’s next of kin have been informed and they are being supported by trained officers.

Gloucestershire Police has said their thoughts are with the boy’s family and friends at this distressing time.

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