Overview
- Joseph Porch, 19, was formally identified after his body was recovered from the River Tees on Wednesday, according to Cleveland Police.
- He was last seen on CCTV in the Scotswood House area of Thornaby near the river at about 4 a.m. during his disappearance.
- Search efforts drew a multi-agency response that included Cleveland Police, the Northumbria Police Diving Unit, Cleveland Fire and Rescue Service, and Tees River Rescue.
- Officers say there are no suspicious circumstances and they will submit a file to the coroner, which is the standard process for unexplained deaths.
- His parents paid tribute to their son, thanked the emergency services and supporters, and asked for privacy as they grieve.