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Body found on the Isles of Scilly formally identified as missing Josh

Police have formally identified a body found in the sea off the Isles of Scilly, as missing Josh Clayton. The 23-year-old has been missing on the isle of Tresco since 13 September.

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Search continues for 8th day for Josh Clayton

Police continue to search for Josh Clayton Credit: Isles of Scilly/Facebook

Police searching for 23 year old Josh Clayton, who has been missing on the Isles of Scilly for a week say they have still not found him.

The 23 year old from Taunton was last seen on Tresco early last Sunday morning.

Sniffer dogs and helicopters have had to be brought in to search the difficult terrain.

And police have thanked the local community for their help in the search:

The search for Josh is in its eighth day. I am saddened to report that despite considerable effort we have not yet found him. He went missing in the early hours of Sunday 13th September. The search for him continues both on land and in the water.

The Cornwall Rescue Group and other local volunteers continue to comb the island. Devon and Cornwall Police Divers have now entered the few expanses of inland fresh water and surrounds along with some coastal diving. People from Scilly and further afield have been very helpful with their encyclopaedic knowledge of the island and its nooks and crannies to help inform the search. It really is a marvellous community that has pulled out all the stops for this young man.

– Sgt. Colin Taylor, Isles of Scilly Police
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