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Body found believed to be missing Blues fan
A body found in the River Derwent is believed to be Paul Pike, missing since attending a Birmingham City match; formal ID pending, police and volunteers led the search.
- On Sunday, Derbyshire Constabulary discovered a body in the River Derwent near Pride Park that officers believe is missing 18-year-old Paul Pike. The discovery was made just before 10:30am during a search of the area.
- Pike was last seen outside Pride Park Stadium on March 21 before being captured on CCTV walking along the riverside path near Millennium Way after briefly entering the stadium. He departed just before kick-off.
- Responding to police appeals, supporters from Birmingham City and Derby County joined local volunteers to search the area on Thursday. The force thanked the "large number of people" who assisted in the intensive effort.
- Derbyshire Police stated the death is not being treated as suspicious and a file is being prepared for the coroner. "While formal identification has not yet taken place," the force said, asking that the family's privacy be respected.
- This discovery concludes the intensive community search for Pike, whose brother, Andrew Fuller, described him as his "best mate" before the body was found. The event ends a high-profile effort that drew significant regional support.
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Body found in search for Birmingham City fan, 18, as police issue statement
A major police search for a missing football fans have discovered a body that Derbyshire Constabulary believe belongs to Birmingham City supporter Paul Pike who was last seen near Pride Park in Derby
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