Police appeal for information and CCTV footage following death of 16-year-old boy.

Jonty Evans 16, was reported missing by his family on Saturday 31 August from the Nantwich area.

Sadly, the teenager was later found dead in the river Weaver near Riverside, Nantwich, on Sunday 1 September.

Officers enquiries to establish Jonty's whereabouts in the hours prior to him entering the River Weaver remain ongoing and as part of their investigation, they are asking anyone who may have been in the Waterlode area of Nantwich between 12.30am and 6am on Saturday 31 August and may have seen Jonty to please get in touch.  

Detective Inspector Nigel Parr, of the Major Investigation Team, said:

"Our investigation into how Jonty entered the water remains ongoing and, as part of further enquiries, we are asking anyone who may have seen him in the Waterlode area of Nantwich between 12.30am and 6am on Saturday 31 August or has captured CCTV, dashcam or doorbell footage to please get in touch. 

As well as this, I would also like to ask anyone who has any information that may help officers in understanding the circumstances surrounding Jonty's death to please come forward"