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Sky News
10 hours ago
- Sky News
Mylo Capilla: Body found in search for 13-year-old boy believed to have entered the River Tees
A body has been discovered in the search for a missing 13-year-old boy thought to have entered the River Tees. A major operation was under way on Friday to find Mylo Capilla, as police appealed for information. The 13-year-old boy was last seen at around 9pm on Thursday in an area known as the "Muddies" in the Teeside town of Ingleby Barwick, near the River Tees. Cleveland Police said on Friday evening that a boy's body had been found. "Very sadly, police and partner agencies searching the river for 13-year-old Mylo Capilla at Ingleby Barwick have found the body of a boy," officers said. "Whilst formal identification has yet to take place, Mylo's parents have been informed and they continue to be supported by specially trained officers. "All our thoughts are with Mylo's family and friends as well as with the wider community at this extremely difficult time." Earlier, police said they thought Mylo had gone with his friend to the river near Ramsey Gardens and entered the water. An extensive search was carried out, involving specialist teams using a police drone and dogs. Officers also had support from Cleveland Fire Brigade, National Police Air Service, as well as marine and mountain rescue teams. The Muddies was described by one local as a large area stretching along the riverbank and was a known place for children and young people to play.
The Independent
12 hours ago
- The Independent
Body found in search for missing teenager Mylo Capilla
A body has been found during the search for a missing 13-year-old boy believed to have entered the River Tees. Mylo Capilla was last seen at around 9pm on Thursday in an area known as the Muddies in Ingleby Barwick, Teesside. Cleveland Police launched a major search operation on Friday as dozens of emergency service personnel joined the efforts to find the missing teenager. A force spokesman confirmed in a statement published on Friday evening that the body of a boy has been found. Mylo's parents have been informed by the police as investigations continue into the death. A spokesperson for the force said: 'Very sadly, police and partner agencies searching the river for 13-year-old Mylo Capilla at Ingleby Barwick have found the body of a boy. 'Whilst formal identification has yet to take place, Mylo's parents have been informed and they continue to be supported by specially trained officers. 'All our thoughts are with Mylo's family and friends as well as with the wider community at this extremely difficult time.' Cleveland Police previously said Mylo was believed to have gone with his friend to the river near to Ramsey Gardens and entered the water. More than 12 hours after the alarm was raised, the police helicopter continued to fly over a short span of the Tees. A police cordon was in place in Ramsey Gardens, around 200 metres from the river, to keep the public away from the search area. Cleveland Fire and Rescue Service was also on the scene. One local said the Muddies was a large area stretching along the riverbank and was a known place for children and young people to play.
Yahoo
13 hours ago
- Yahoo
Body found in search for missing boy, 13
A body has been found by teams searching for a missing 13-year-old boy. Appeals to find Mylo Capilla were issued after he was last seen at about 21:00 BST on Thursday at an area known as the "Muddies" in Ingleby Barwick, Teesside. Cleveland Police confirmed officers and partner agencies searching the River Tees had found the body of a boy. While formal identification has yet to take place, Mylo's parents have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers, the force said. The "Muddies" is a large area stretching along the riverbank where children and young people are known to play, residents have said. Specialist teams, including police drones and dogs, searched throughout Thursday night and into Friday with support from Cleveland Fire Brigade, marine water and mountain rescue. Ingleby Barwick locals said people wanted to help, but police asked the public to keep away from the search area by the river. Follow BBC Tees on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram. Major search under way for boy, 13, in river Cleveland Police
BBC News
14 hours ago
- BBC News
Body found in River Tees search for missing boy, 13
A body has been found by teams searching for a missing 13-year-old to find Mylo Capilla were issued after he was last seen at about 21:00 BST on Thursday at an area known as the "Muddies" in Ingleby Barwick, Police confirmed officers and partner agencies searching the River Tees had found the body of a formal identification has yet to take place, Mylo's parents have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers, the force said. Follow BBC Tees on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
Daily Mail
18 hours ago
- Daily Mail
Police divers called in search for schoolboy, 13, who vanished near river - after frantic overnight bid to find him
Police divers have been seen searching a river after a 13-year-old boy vanished last night. Mylo Capilla was last seen at around 9pm last night, near Ingleby Barwick, wearing a dark t-shirt and trousers. Mylo is believed to have gone with his friend to the river near to Ramsey Gardens, known locally as the 'muddies', and entered the water. A major search operation was launched as five ambulances, a specialist Water Rescue Unit, mountain rescue crews, police officers and search dogs rushed to the scene at Ramsey Gardens yesterday evening. The housing estate, near the River Tees, has since been cordoned off as they continue to search for the young boy into the early hours of this morning. Today, police divers have been seen searching the river. Cleveland Police Assistant Chief Constable Dave Sutherland said: 'Since the report at 9pm last night (Thursday 26 June 2025), officers have been conducting extensive searches throughout the night to try and find Mylo. 'These searches are continuing this morning with specialist teams including the police drone and dogs alongside support from Cleveland Fire Brigade, National Police Air Service, marine water and mountain rescue. 'This is understandably hugely distressing for Mylo's family, friends and the wider community. 'While I know members of the public want to help, I would ask you not to search near the river for your own safety and to allow specialist teams to conduct this work in their profession 'Instead, can I please ask you to speak directly to an officer at the scene. 'We are doing all we can to find Mylo and I would ask anyone who has information to please get in touch by calling 101.' Last night, Police have urged members of the public helping to locate Mylo to avoid the river, and to scour the streets in pairs instead. Speaking to Teesside Live, a local said there were dozens of residents tirelessly searching for the 13-year-old boy. 'You can see them all in groups of like five or six. There's men and women, some of them are in their dressing gowns,' they said. Speaking last night, a Cleveland Police spokesperson said: 'Officers are appealing for information that will help them find Mylo Capilla who has been reported missing. 'The 13-year-old boy was last seen at 9pm on Thursday 26 June at the 'Muddies' on Ramsey Gardens in Ingleby Barwick. 'Mylo is believed to be wearing a dark t-shirt and dark bottoms.' They added: 'While searches are ongoing, officers are reminding members of the public in the area to liaise with them directly and for their own safety not to enter any water.' A North East Ambulance Service spokesperson said: 'We are currently on-scene at an on-going incident in Ingleby Barwick in Stockton. 'We received the call at 21:29 and currently have one ambulance crew, one duty officer and three crews from our Hazardous Area Response Team (HART) on scene and we are being supported by our colleagues at the police and fire services.' A Tees River Rescue spokesperson said: 'Our crews were called out at around 9.15pm on June 26 2025, to assist with searches along the river Tees. 'We would like to reiterate to any public who may be assisting with the search do not enter the water and do not get too close to steep banks. 'We deployed 2 boats and our welfare vehicle with 8 volunteers in total, we will continue to provide support as requested. We will provide no further details.'
