Body of missing boy, 8, found in river

Ian Bell fell into River Wear

Published: 07/05/2012

POLICE have confirmed a body found in a river is that of missing schoolboy Ian Bell.

Ian, 8, fell into the swollen River Wear near Willington, County Durham, on April 27.

Durham Police said the body was recovered downstream from Page Bank Bridge.

An inquest will be held.

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