Human remains found in River Taw in search for missing boy, 15, after 'murder' arrest

Human remains found in River Taw in search for missing boy, 15, after 'murder' arrest A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the recover of human remains from the River Taw in Devon - this is a breaking story Human remains believed to be those of a missing teenager have been recovered from a river as a murder probe has been launched. Taylor Charlton, 15, was last seen on May 8 on a footpath close to Tarka Leisure Centre and the Seven Brethren car park in Barnstaple, Devon. He was seen heading in the direction of the River Taw, with officers and local groups looking for him for the past six weeks. Human remains have now been found in the river near Sticklepath on Thursday, June 25, as a man has been arrested on suspicion of murder. Officers were called to the scene at around 4.20pm on Wednesday, June 24, as the remains were recovered from the water. Formal identification has not yet taken place but Taylor's family have been informed of the development. Devon and Cornwall Police said: "We understand that this update will impact the local community, and we ask the public to avoid speculating and await updates from police in due course. "There will continue to be a presence around the river today as emergency services make further enquiries. " A 20-year-old man was arrested on June 12 on suspicion of murder . He was released on police bail.