Overview
- Officers discovered a body in woodland close to Burslem Cemetery, a finding that ended the local search for 14-year-old Tyler Townsend late on Thursday.
- Staffordshire Police said they believe the body to be Tyler but that formal identification will take place in due course.
- Police confirmed the death is not being treated as suspicious and that they will compile a file for HM Coroner to review the circumstances.
- Officers carried out extensive searches after Tyler was reported missing and are supporting his family at this deeply distressing time.
- Local outlets have sought comment from West Midlands Ambulance Service and the coroner’s review will determine the next public updates and any official cause of death.