An extended inquest will be heard into the death of a vulnerable teenager who's body was found in a river. Luke Howe vanished from his grandparents' home in Hale just before 6.15pm on January 18 this year.
The 14-year-old's disappearance sparked a major search operation, involving emergency services, members of the public, and loved ones.
Tragically, Luke was discovered in a stretch of the River Bollin near Ashley Mill Lane the following day (January 19) by an underwater search team.
Following the tragic discovery, his auntie Jessica told the Manchester Evening News about her nephew's global developmental delay and autism diagnoses, saying he had 'no concept of danger'. READ MORE: "He was so scared...
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