From North Wales Police:
Sadly, we can confirm that the body recovered during searches in the West Shore area of Llandudno yesterday evening (Wednesday, 14 May) is that of 16-year-old Athrun.
Athrun’s family have been informed and are being supported by officers.
We are working in conjunction with the local coroner to assist with their enquiries.
Chief Inspector Trystan Bevan said: “Our thoughts are very much with Athrun’s family, who wish to thank all agencies and members of the public for their overwhelming support with the search, and for not giving up on his recovery.”
CI Bevan added: “This is not the outcome anyone hoped for, but we hope it can now provide some answers for Athrun’s family.
“I continue to ask for their privacy to be respected at this incredibly difficult time.”
Previous Update – Shared on Wednesday 14th May
A body has been recovered this evening during searches for missing 16-year-old Athrun.
It is understood that 16-year-old Athrun was on holiday from Gloucestershire.
From North Wales Police:
Multi-agency searches resumed this evening, Wednesday May 14th, in the West Shore area of Llandudno following sighting of a body on Tuesday evening.
Searches conducted by the police underwater search team, NPAS and coastguard resulted in a body being recovered today at 6.20pm.
Formal identification is yet to take place, but Athrun’s family have been informed and are being supported by officers.
The death is not being treated as suspicious, and the coroner has been informed.
Chief Inspector Trystan Bevan said: “My deepest condolences remain with Athrun’s family, and I would ask for their privacy to be respected at this incredibly sad and difficult time.
“This is not the outcome anyone hoped for, and I would once again like to thank partner agencies and members of the public for their overwhelming support and tireless assistance with the searches over the last five days.”
