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Body Found in Blean Woods in Search for Missing Canterbury Teen

Police say the death is not being treated as suspicious, with a report to follow for the coroner.

Overview

  • Officers discovered a body on Thursday, 19 February, in Blean Woods during the search for Jason Stevens, with formal identification still pending.
  • Kent Police confirmed the family has been notified following the discovery as procedures move to the coroner stage.
  • The teenager was last seen on Friday, 13 February, near a Canterbury nature reserve, and his car was located at a car park by Rough Common close to Blean Woods.
  • Extensive searches were conducted over several days, including volunteer efforts that were postponed at times due to poor weather.
  • Jason’s mother, Helen Stevens, said on Facebook that her son had been found and thanked supporters, and search parties have been stood down.