Police watchdog investigating force's handling of missing teen's death
By Google News Investigations ·
An investigation has been launched into a police force's handling of the death of a missing teenager . James Corlett, from Swadlincote, in Derbyshire was reported missing after he had been out in Ashby-de-la-Zouch in Leicestershire on Thursday, October 29, but did not return home.
Derbyshire Police launched a missing person appeal, but, when information suggested that James had remained in the Ashby area, the investigation was transferred to Leicestershire Police on Saturday, October 31, reports LeicestershireLive . At about 4pm on Saturday, October 31, officers said James' body had been found in Ashby, two days after the 18-year-old failed to return home following a night out in the town.
In an update issued on Monday (November 2), Leicestershire Police, who had led the search for the missing teenager, said James' death was not believed to be suspicious and that officers would be preparing a file for HM Coroner. His family are continuing to be supported by specialist police officers.
READ MORE: Man seriously injured in Coventry stabbing READ MORE: Nuneaton pensioner held in her bedroom by thief who grabbed her arm On Wednesday, November 4, Leicestershire Police confirmed it has referred its self to the Independent Office for Police Conduct [IOPC] - the police watchdog - relating to its handling of the investigation into the missing teenager.
A spokesperson for the IOPC said: "We have received a mandatory referral from Leicestershire Police in relation to this matter and we will now carry out an assessment to decide what further action, if any, is required by us." Want to see more of the stories you love from Coventry Live? To add us as a preferred source of news on Google, simply click here .
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