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23/04/2007
River body identified as missing boy
A body found in a river in Fife has been identified as that of a missing ten-year-old boy.
Steven Henderson, 10, was reported missing on Saturday evening after failing to return home from playing with friends.
He was last seen around 7:30pm in the Methil area, known locally as 'The Dam'.
An extensive search was launched, involving police, firefighters, the RAF, the Coastguard and International Rescue.
His body was found in the River Leven on Sunday afternoon, close to where he had last been seen playing.
Steven's family released a statement through Fife Police. It said: "Steven was a very happy, cheeky wee boy and always looked for adventure. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him and in particular, by his older brother Mark and younger sister Clare."
A post-mortem is due to be carried out and police said that a reporter will be sent to Procurator Fiscal.
(KMcA)
Steven Henderson, 10, was reported missing on Saturday evening after failing to return home from playing with friends.
He was last seen around 7:30pm in the Methil area, known locally as 'The Dam'.
An extensive search was launched, involving police, firefighters, the RAF, the Coastguard and International Rescue.
His body was found in the River Leven on Sunday afternoon, close to where he had last been seen playing.
Steven's family released a statement through Fife Police. It said: "Steven was a very happy, cheeky wee boy and always looked for adventure. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him and in particular, by his older brother Mark and younger sister Clare."
A post-mortem is due to be carried out and police said that a reporter will be sent to Procurator Fiscal.
(KMcA)
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