Police have recovered a body from the River Tees in the search for a missing 19-year-old man. Joseph Porch had been missing since Wednesday, April 22, and was last seen on CCTV in the Scotswood House area of Thornaby, near Stockton.
Body Found in River Tees
Cleveland Police confirmed that Joseph's body was discovered in the River Tees on Wednesday morning, April 29. Formal identification has since taken place.
Family's Heartfelt Tribute
Joseph's parents released a statement expressing their profound grief: 'We are devastated at the loss of our beautiful son. We will forever love him and be proud of him.' They also thanked family and friends for their support and requested privacy to grieve.
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This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
