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09/09/2014
Body Believed To Be Jordon Roberts Found In River Wear
A body has been found in the River Wear, County Durham, believed to be missing teenager Jordon Roberts.
Jordon, 17, got into difficulty after entering the water on Monday with his two brothers and a family friend at the river near Finchale Abbey.
The friend pulled one of the brothers out of the water, however he was unable to reach Jordon.
A major search was launched.
No formal identification has taken place.
Superintendent Andy Huddleston, of Durham Constabulary, said: "Jordan's family have been informed of the development and we are continuing to support them through this difficult time."
(CD/JP)
Jordon, 17, got into difficulty after entering the water on Monday with his two brothers and a family friend at the river near Finchale Abbey.
The friend pulled one of the brothers out of the water, however he was unable to reach Jordon.
A major search was launched.
No formal identification has taken place.
Superintendent Andy Huddleston, of Durham Constabulary, said: "Jordan's family have been informed of the development and we are continuing to support them through this difficult time."
(CD/JP)
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