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Story summary
- Avon & Somerset Police recovered an 18-year-old’s body from water near Newport on 27 September.
- Police identified the body as George of Portishead because his clothing matched.
- George vanished around 8:20 pm near the Royal Inn pub off Pier Road on 17 September.
- A multi-agency search with drones, dogs, Coastguard and air support located the body for coroner investigation.
- A specially trained liaison officer is assisting George’s family, who have requested privacy.