Body found in search for missing teenager in Leicestershire

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 31 Oct, 23:20 · Archive

A body has been found in the search for James Corlett, 18, who went missing after a night out in Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire. The teenager, from Swadlincote, Derbyshire, had not been in contact with his family or friends since the evening of 29 October, prompting Derbyshire Police to launch a missing persons appeal.

Lleicestershire Police discovered James's body in Ashby on Saturday following reports that he had remained in the area. The death is being treated as unexplained and further enquiries are ongoing. His family have been informed and are being supported by officers.

Samantha Niblett, Labour MP for South Derbyshire, paid tribute in a statement: 'I am so very sad to read an update from James' dad that James is no longer with us. Thinking of James' dad and mum, their family, and friends at this sad time of unimaginable pain and loss. Thank you to those who rallied together to search for James.'

How it is being reported

• Body found in search for teen, 18, who vanished after a night out - as police probe 'unexplained' deathJames Corlett (pictured), 18, disappeared on October 29 after he travelled from his home in Swadlincote, Derbyshire, to the Leicestershire town of Ashby-de-la-Zouch.Daily Mail · 31 Oct, 22:59
• Police appeal for 'urgent help' as teenager goes missing after night out in LeicestershireDerbyshire Police is appealing for 'urgent help' to find 18-year-old James, who went missing after a night in Ashby-de-la-Zouch, LeicestershireThe Mirror · 31 Oct, 15:47

In this story: James Corlett · Derbyshire Police · Leicestershire Police · Ashby-de-la-Zouch · Swadlincote · Samantha Niblett

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