Police have confirmed that a body has been found in the search for a missing 14-year-old from Stoke-on-Trent.

Yesterday evening (Thursday 21 May) a body, that the police believe to be missing boy Tyler, was discovered in a wooded area near Burslem Cemetery.

Staffordshire Police explained that the death is not being treated as suspicious.

A spokesperson for Staffordshire Police said: "We can sadly confirm that a body has been found in the search for missing 14-year-old Tyler, from Stoke-on-Trent.

"He was last seen in the area on Sunday (17 May). Officers have been carrying out extensive searches to try and find him since he was reported missing.

"Shortly after 7pm today (Thursday 21 May), a body was found in a wooded area near to Burslem Cemetery.

"Formal identification will take place in due course, but we believe the body to be missing boy Tyler.

"Officers are supporting his family at this deeply distressing time.

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"His death is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be prepared for HM Coroner."