Police in Hartlepool have today confirmed they have found the body of a young male near the Steetley Pier.
Officers had been searching for missing Matthew Sherrington, 14 who was from Hartlepool and had disappeared a week ago after he was seen swimming in the water.
Police and Coastguard team were seen in the Steetley and Brus tunnel area this morning.
Police have released a statement saying “Officers searching for missing Matthew Sherrington, aged 14, from Hartlepool, have this morning found the body of a young male near to Steetley Pier in Hartlepool.
“Whilst no formal identification has taken place as yet, officers are in contact with Matthew’s family and have informed them that a body has been located.”
Our thoughts are with Matthew’s family and friends at this difficult time.