Body found following search for missing 17-year-old

North Wales Police has confirmed a body has been found following a search for a missing 17-year-old in the area of Chirk Castle.

Specialist search and rescue teams carried out extensive searches in a lake near to the castle after it was reported the teenager entered the water yesterday afternoon.

The death is not being treated as suspicious, and the coroner has been informed.

Detective Chief Superintendent Sian Beck said: “My deepest thoughts and condolences are with his loved ones, who are being supported by specialist officers following this tragic incident.

“Formal identification is yet to take place, but his family have been informed.

“We kindly ask that the privacy of the family is respected at this difficult time.”