A body has been found by police searching for a missing teenager. Ahmed Mukhtar was reported missing last weekend having last been seen near the Centre of Life in Newcastle, at about 2.40am on Friday.
Once an investigation was launched officers said they were keen to trace three witnesses in a bid to try and locate him, Chronicle Live reports.
On Saturday police officers found a body, which they believe is the 17-year-old's. Formal identification is yet to take place however.
Det Chief Insp Angela Hufton, of Northumbria Police, said: “This is an extremely tragic outcome and our thoughts are with Ahmed’s family and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time. “I'd like to thank everyone who helped us in our search, shared our appeal
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