Body recovered from River Ribble after search for missing 12-year-old boy

Police in Lancashire recover a body from the River Ribble after launching a search for a missing 12-year-old boy who got into difficulty while swimming with friends. The incident occurs in the Ribchester area on Tuesday, during warm weather, when the boy goes missing after entering the river and appears to be in trouble. Authorities carry out a search involving officers and other resources to locate the child. After the search, a body is recovered from the river. Lancashire Police say they believe the recovered body is that of the missing boy. No further details on the circumstances of the incident, the extent of any injuries, or the family’s response are provided in the reports. The case remains under police handling as the identification and next steps follow the recovery.