Police are appealing for help after a newborn baby was found dead in pub toilets.
20.01.2024 - 21:13 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Tens of thousands of pounds have been raised in memory of a 14-year-old boy who was found dead in a river.
Luke Howe's body was discovered in the River Bollin on Friday evening - a day after he went missing from his grandparents' home in Hale, Trafford. Luke, who police said had learning difficulties, was last seen on Bankhall Lane on Thursday evening.
A major search operation was launched and specialist crews worked through the night into Friday morning to try and find Luke.
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Searches focused on the River Bollin in Hale and the River Mersey in neighbouring south Manchester. Drones were used, as well as sniffer dogs and specialist response units.
No sooner had Luke's family set up a public Facebook group appealing for help than dozens of members of the community offered their support. People searched the area in the blistering cold, hoping beyond hope Luke was found safe and well.
As darkness fell on Friday evening, Greater Manchester Police confirmed everyone's worst fears. Divers had found a body, which officers had identified as Luke. There are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances surrounding his death, the force added.
Luke's auntie Jessica had previously told the Manchester Evening News about her nephew's global developmental delay and autism diagnoses, saying he had: 'no concept of danger'.
His devastated loved ones are being supported by specialist GMP officers. Thousands of people paid tribute to the teenager following the awful news.
A GoFundMe page set up in memory of Luke has raised more than £28,000 - less than 24 hours after it was set up.
Jessica Howe, who set up the fundraiser, wrote: "As I’m sure so many of you are aware now,
Police are appealing for help after a newborn baby was found dead in pub toilets.
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