Overview
- A 20‑year‑old man was arrested on suspicion of murder on Friday, June 12, and remains in police custody while inquiries continue.
- Taylor Charlton has been missing since the night of May 8 and was last seen on CCTV at 10:41pm near a footpath by Tarka Leisure Centre heading toward the River Taw.
- Devon and Cornwall Police say much earlier information did not point to third‑party involvement but that recent intelligence led them to treat this as a possible homicide and take action.
- Taylor’s family have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers as searches and forensic enquiries take place at multiple North Devon locations.
- Police are asking anyone with CCTV or digital footage from the Tarka Leisure Centre area around 10:41pm on May 8 to contact detectives and are urging the public not to share unverified claims online.