19/07/2007

Teenager's body found at north Cornwall resort

The body of a teenage boy found in the sea at the north Cornwall resort of Polzeath on Tuesday as been identified as George Frewer.

The 17-year-old's body was found on Tuesday morning.

George, who is believed to be from Basingstoke, attended top boarding school Radley College in Oxfordshire and is believed to have been in Polzeath on holiday with friends.

His death is not being treated as suspicious and a post-mortem examination is due to be carried out.

A statement issued by Radley College said: "The school is shocked and saddened to hear of the death of George Frewer and our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this difficult time."

(KMcA)


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