A 16-year-old boy who went missing was found dead in the river.

Tragic news has struck the town of Nantwich, Cheshire as a body, believed to be that of 16-year-old Jonty Evans, has been discovered in the nearby River Weaver. The local police, who had been searching for Jonty since his disappearance on Friday night, have confirmed that they have recovered a body from the river.

Jonty's family and friends had grown increasingly worried when he failed to return home on Friday night after being last seen in Nantwich. As the hours passed, search and rescue teams focused their efforts on the River Weaver, Nantwich Lake and a weir near Mill Island. It was there that the body was found, though it has yet to be formally identified.

Despite this, detectives believe it to be Jonty's body and have informed his family of the heartbreaking discovery. It's a devastating turn of events for the community, who have been holding out hope for Jonty's safe return.

As the investigation continues, questions arise as to how Jonty may have ended up in the river, which is a considerable distance from his home. It would have been a two-hour walk or a fifteen-minute drive at its closest point. DI Ashy Sayer of the Cheshire Police has expressed concern for Jonty's well-being and is urging anyone with information to come forward.

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