The physique of a 13-year-old boy has been discovered within the River Taff following a search operation, police have revealed.
{The teenager} had gone lacking shortly earlier than 5pm close to Forest Farm Street in Whitchurch prompting a significant search involving helicopter and hearth crews. Nevertheless, the boy was discovered round an hour later within the river quarter-hour from the place he was final seen.
South Wales Police confirmed the boy had died regardless of efforts from emergency companies.
Police have launched an investigation and stated the household of the boy has been knowledgeable.
Detective Inspector Abi Biddle stated the boy had been with different youngsters earlier than he went lacking on Tuesday night.
“The lacking 13-year-old boy was positioned within the river at round 5.45pm and, regardless of the efforts of the emergency companies, he was unable to be resuscitated,” Ms Biddle stated in an announcement.
“The boy’s household has been knowledgeable and are being supported at the moment.
“HM Coroner has been knowledgeable and an investigation into the circumstances of the incident is ongoing.”
Further reporting by PA
Kaynak: briturkish.com
