Police have launched an investigation after the body of a teenage boy was discovered in a wooded area in Cornwall.
Emergency Services Respond to Woodland
Emergency services were called to a woodland area in Bude, Cornwall, where they located the deceased. Authorities have confirmed the individual was a 15-year-old boy who was local to the area. The discovery was made on Thursday, 9 January 2026.
Police Statement on the Tragic Discovery
Officers have issued a formal statement regarding the incident, confirming their attendance and the tragic find. While the circumstances surrounding the death are currently unclear, police are treating the area as a crime scene as part of their standard procedure. An investigation is now underway to establish the full facts.
Community Awaits Answers
The news has sent shockwaves through the local community in Bude. Residents are awaiting further updates from Devon and Cornwall Police as detectives work to piece together the events leading to the teenager's death. The force is expected to provide more information in due course.
This remains a developing story, and the police have appealed for anyone with information to come forward to assist their inquiries.
