Body found in river confirmed as missing schoolboy Taylor Charlton, 15

Taylor Charlton went missing on May 8 (Picture: Devon and Cornwall Police/PA Wire)

Police have said they are ‘extremely saddened’ to confirm that missing teenager Taylor Charlton’s body has been found.

The Devon schoolboy was last seen on the night of May 8, with CCTV placing him near the Tarka Leisure Centre and the Seven Brethren car park at 10.41pm.

An extensive search had been conducted to find him, with remains recovered from the River Taw 48 days later on June 24. Charlton was walking in the ...