A teenager who had been missing since April 22 has been found dead in a river after a search operation. Joseph Porch, 19, was last captured on CCTV in the Scotswood House area of Stockton-on-Tees, near the River Tees. Cleveland Police confirmed that his body was discovered in the River Tees on April 29. His parents expressed their devastation at the loss of their son and thanked the rescue services involved in the search efforts.

Authorities stated that the death is not considered suspicious, and preparations are underway for a coroner’s report. Social media users have shared messages of condolences and sadness over the tragic news, with many expressing their thoughts and prayers for the family and remembering the young man.