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Human Remains Confirmed to Be Taylor Charlton
Police say the 14-year-old’s family has been informed, while two people arrested on suspicion of murder remain on bail as inquiries continue.
- On Friday, July 31, Devon and Cornwall Police confirmed that human remains found in the River Taw on June 24 belong to missing teenager Taylor Charlton from North Devon.
- Charlton was 14 at the time of his disappearance on May 8 in Barnstaple, which triggered a large-scale search operation after he was reported missing.
- Two individuals—a woman in her 40s and a 20-year-old man—remain on police bail after being arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with the disappearance.
- Police are "extremely saddened" to confirm the death, adding detectives will "continue to establish the full facts" during the ongoing investigation into Charlton's death.
- The force urged the public to avoid speculation and contact police by calling 101, as the investigation into the teenager's death remains ongoing.
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The Independent (US)Body found in river confirmed as missing teenager Taylor Charlton
The teenager, aged 15, was last seen on the night of 8 May, prompting an extensive search operation
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