JAMES CORLETT, 18, FOUND DEAD AFTER DISAPPEARING FOLLOWING NIGHT OUT — FAMILY LEFT HEARTBROKEN

The teenager from Swadlincote had not been in contact with his loved ones since going out in Ashby-de-la-Zouch on October 29. His body was discovered two days later.

An 18-year-old man who disappeared after a night out in Leicestershire has been found dead, bringing a heartbreaking end to the search for him.

James Corlett, from Swadlincote, Derbyshire, went out in the nearby town of Ashby-de-la-Zouch on Thursday evening, October 29.

When he failed to return home and stopped responding to messages, his family became increasingly worried.

Derbyshire Police launched an urgent appeal for information, describing his disappearance as completely out of character and saying officers were extremely concerned for his welfare.

Sadly, on Saturday, October 31, a body was discovered in Ashby-de-la-Zouch during the search.

Police subsequently confirmed that James had been found.

A FAMILY’S WORST FEARS CONFIRMED

James’s family have been informed of the discovery and are being supported by specialist officers.

Leicestershire Police said his dєatᩚh was currently being treated as unexplained and that further enquiries were continuing.

Authorities have not yet established the circumstances surrounding his dєatᩚh. No further details about the cause have been confirmed.

Before the discovery, police had described James as approximately 6ft 4in tall, with brown hair. He was last seen wearing jeans, a brown jumper and black trainers.

His disappearance had prompted concern across the local community, with people sharing police appeals and helping to spread the search information.

TRIBUTES AS COMMUNITY RALLIES AROUND HIS FAMILY

Samantha Niblett, MP for South Derbyshire, shared her condolences after learning the devastating news from James’s father.

She expressed her thoughts for his parents, family and friends, describing the loss as unimaginable.

She also urged people to show consideration and kindness, reminding the public not to speculate about the circumstances of his dєatᩚh.

The MP thanked everyone who had joined the search and helped look for the missing teenager.

POLICE CONTINUE THEIR INVESTIGATION

Although James has now been found, important questions remain unanswered.

Police are continuing their enquiries to establish what happened after he went out in Ashby-de-la-Zouch.

For his family, the search that began with the hope of bringing him home safely has ended in devastating loss.

James was just 18, with his whole life ahead of him.

As loved ones grieve, the local community is being asked to respect their privacy and remember the family in their thoughts.