Tragedy as physique is present in seek for lacking schoolboy, 14
- Luke Howe went lacking from his grandparents dwelling in Trafford, Manchester
- His auntie Jessica Howe mentioned he has ‘no idea of hazard’ on account of his autism
A physique has been discovered within the seek for a lacking schoolboy, 14.
Luke Howe went lacking from his grandparents’ dwelling in Hale in Trafford simply earlier than 6.15pm on Thursday, January 18.
His household mentioned he had ‘no idea of hazard’ on account of his world developmental delays and autism.
They mentioned they have been ‘beside themselves’ after he vanished from the place he was final seen on Bankhall Lane.
His aunt Jessica Howe posted on Facebook: ‘We are so extremely grateful for all of your assist and help – phrases aren’t sufficient.
‘We are devastated to advise the physique of our Luke has been recovered.
‘We don’t have anything else to say for now besides please are you able to respect the household’s privateness at this dreadful time xxx.’
A physique has been discovered within the seek for a lacking schoolboy Luke Howe, 14, (pictured) who vanished from his grandparents’ dwelling in Hale in Trafford
His household mentioned he had ‘no idea of hazard’ on account of his world developmental delays and autism
His aunt Jessica Howe posted on Facebook : ‘We are so extremely grateful for all of your assist and help – phrases aren’t sufficient. ‘We are devastated to advise the physique of our Luke has been recovered’
Tributes have poured in for the teen, who had world developmental delays and autism, which means he had ‘no idea of hazard’.
Amelia Pawlak wrote on-line: ‘Sending all my like to Luke’s household and pals. Absolutely coronary heart wrenching final result.’
Paige Nicole wrote: ‘I’m completely heartbroken for you and your loved ones. So sorry to listen to this information r.i.p luke you lovely boy.’
Speaking to Manchester Evening News, his aunt Jessica beforehand mentioned his household have been ‘beside themselves’ and simply need him dwelling secure, together with his dad and mom ‘inconsolable’.
Luke had run away from dwelling earlier than, run in the direction of roads and was beforehand rescued by emergency companies.
Jessica mentioned: ‘It’s a really severe scenario in that when he ran out final evening he purposely ran away from the home. He’s solely in his faculty uniform.
‘The police have been extensively concerned, they’ve arrange drones in search of him and had police canine come out. None has been to any avail but.’
Luke’s household and members of the general public have been looking within the River Bollin. Photograph was taken throughout flooding on the river in Little Bollington on January 3, 2024
Jessica mentioned searches for Luke – who was final seen carrying his faculty uniform, a blue sweatshirt and darkish gray trousers – had been centered on the River Bollin in Trafford and the River Mersey in south Manchester.
Jessica mentioned the household wished to thank members of the general public who’ve been out within the freezing chilly trying to find Luke.
She additionally thanked police and emergency companies for his or her search efforts to date.
She mentioned: ‘We’re extremely grateful. We’re simply asking folks to maintain their eyes peeled.
‘He’s only a younger, very susceptible schoolboy. If anybody noticed something final evening, noticed a younger boy behaving erratically final evening, please get in contact.
‘Police have given a reference quantity so if you may get in contact with them that will likely be sensible.
‘We’re simply completely beside ourselves, his dad and mom are inconsolable.’
