Body recovered in search for missing teenager

Q Newsdesk

The search for missing teenager JP Smith has been called off following the discovery of a body.

The 15 year old went missing from Warrenpoint on New Years Eve.

The PSNI has offered its condolences to his family and friends following the tragic incident

John Paul was a pupil at St Paul's High School in Bessbrook. On Monday support will be offered to pupils affected by his death.

PSNI Newry and Mourne said, "Thank you to everyone for all your help and support and who shared our appeal to find missing teenager 15 year John Paul (JP) Smith."

"Sadly, we are no longer searching for JP and offer our sincere condolences to his family and friends this evening."

Newry & Armagh MP Mickey Brady said, “I extend my deepest sympathies to the family and friends  of JP Smyth."

"The tragic death of JP has deeply impacted on the wider community, and the thoughts and prayers of all are with those trying to come to terms with his death. "

"By all accounts JP, a student at St Pauls High School, was a popular young man. St Pauls staff have taken steps to help support any students affected by this terrible loss."

"Finally I would also commend all who have been involved in the search to locate JP”.