Body found in quarry is missing teenager Toby Burwell, say police

Police have this evening (Thursday April 6) confirmed that they have found a body believed to be that of missing teenager Toby Burwell in a Midlands quarry.

Warwickshire Police say that a police dive team recovered a body from Rugby's Newbold Quarry this afternoon. Formal identification has taken place and it is understood to be that of 17-year-old Toby, who has been missing for a number of weeks.

Toby went missing in February, with police suggesting at the time that evidence gathered during a month-long search strongly suggested that he had got into difficulty while swimming and never left the water. Warwickshire Police said this evening that his death was not being treated as suspicious, and a file would be prepared for the coroner.

"Our thoughts remain with Toby’s family and friends at this incredibly difficult time," said a police statement. "We would like to thank you all for continuing to respect their privacy."

Specialist search officers, police divers, sonar and underwater drones have been used daily during the search operation, which was hampered by poor visibility and underwater hazards.

In a statement issued in March with the agreement of Toby Burwell’s parents, police said despite extensive, expert-led searches, officers found no evidence the teenager “ever left the water, and there has been no positive sighting since”.

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References

1. ^{^} Toby Burwell police issue heartbreaking update on missing teen who 'went swimming in quarry' (www.birminghammail.co.uk)
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