Body found in River Mersey confirmed to be 14-year-old Daniel Halliday
Daniel's family issued an appeal after his disappearance this week.
Police have confirmed the body of a male found in the River Mersey is that of missing 14-year-old Daniel Halliday.
Officers received a report that the body of a boy had been found by HM Coastguard on the evening of Monday July 8 in the river at New Brighton.
After extensive forensic examinations by Merseyside Police, the boy has been formally identified as Daniel Halliday.
A police spokesman said: “Daniel had been reported to have been jumping waves in Crosby at 7pm on Sunday 30 June before getting into difficulty.
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“Officers are supporting his family at this difficult time.
“His death is being treated as not suspicious and the case was referred to the coroner’s office.”
Anyone with information which could assist the investigation has been asked to DM @MerPolCC quoting reference 24000574939.
In a statement issued earlier this week, Daniel's family said: "Our worst fear is that this tragic accident has taken our lovely boy from us.
"Daniel was jumping waves with his big brother who tried to save him but the current was too strong.
“Daniel is a loving son, brother, cousin, nephew and grandson. The family are all devastated, and we hope that we will be allowed our privacy at this time. Thank you.”
His family are currently being supported by specially trained Merseyside Police officers.
He was reported missing just after 7pm last Sunday, having gone swimming in the River Mersey, near to the radar tower with a group of friends.
His friends came out of the river but become separated from him.
