Police confirm body recovered in Llandudno is that of missing 16 year old boy
North Wales Police has confirmed that the body recovered during searches near Llandudno is that of a 16-year-old who has been missing for nearly a week.
Athrun, aged 16, from South Gloucestershire, was on holiday in the Welsh town.
Athrun's family have been informed and are being supported by officers.
Chief Inspector Trystan Bevan said: 'Our thoughts are very much with Athrun's family, who wish to thank all agencies and members of the public for their overwhelming support with the search, and for not giving up on his recovery.
'This is not the outcome anyone hoped for, but we hope it can now provide some answers for Athrun's family.
'I continue to ask for their privacy to be respected at this incredibly difficult time.'
He was last seen at around 2pm on Saturday, 10 May, on West Shore Beach in Llandudno.
Multi-agency searches had been ongoing following the sighting of a body on the evening of 13 May.
Searches conducted by the police underwater search team, NPAS and coastguard resulted in a body being recovered.
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