Body found in search for missing teenage boy in North Wales
14 May 2025, 21:20 | Updated: 15 May 2025, 02:15
The 16-year-old was recovered by coastguard and divers in the West Shore area of Llandudno, North Wales.
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The teenager, Athrun, was last seen at West Shore Beach in Llandudno, Conwy, on Saturday at around 2pm.
A body was spotted on Tuesday evening, promising multi-agency searches of the water on Tuesday night and Wednesday early morning.
Searches conducted by the police underwater search team, NPAS and coastguard resulted in a body being recovered today at 6.20pm Wednesday.
Formal identification is yet to take place, but Athrun’s family have been informed and are being supported by officers.
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The death is not being treated as suspicious, and the coroner has been informed.
It's believed the boy was on holiday from South Gloucestershire.
Chief Inspector Trystan Bevan said: “My deepest condolences remain with Athrun’s family, and I would ask for their privacy to be respected at this incredibly sad and difficult time.
“This is not the outcome anyone hoped for, and I would once again like to thank partner agencies and members of the public for their overwhelming support and tireless assistance with the searches over the last five days.”
