Police Confirm Identification of Body Found in River Tees

Police can now confirm that the body of a man found in the River Tees on Monday 11^th March is that of 18-year-old Lewis Penfold-Roche, from Billingham.

The death is not being treated as suspicious and a referral has been made to the Coroner.

Our thoughts remain with Lewis’ family and friends at this extremely difficult time.