A body has been found in the search for a teenager missing in the River Thames near Oxfordshire.

Police were called to the river in Lechlade-on-Thames at around 10pm last night after a report that a 17-year-old boy was in the water.

Following extensive searches, a body was located by the emergency services today.

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Although formal identification has not yet taken place, the boy's next of kin have been informed and they are being supported by trained officers.

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Gloucestershire Constabulary has said their thoughts are with the boy's family and friends at this distressing time.

They added that the death is not being treated as suspicious.

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