NewsUK NewsMissing personsHuman remains have been found in the River Taw in the search for missing Taylor Charlton, 15,10:48, 25 Jun 2026Updated 11:22, 25 Jun 2026Human 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. Officers were called to the scene at around 4.20pm on Wednesday, 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. "Article continues belowA 20-year-old man was arrested on June 12 on suspicion of murder. He was released on police bail.Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌Breaking NewsDevonMurderMissing persons