17-year-old boy arrested for murder after Home Bargains worker found dead in the woods
Boy, 17, arrested for murder after missing Home Bargains worker Alex Davies, 18, found dead in woods
Davies, from Skelmersdale, Lancs., was reported missing from his home on Tuesday and a man's body was discovered off Parbold Hill at about 5.25pm on Wednesday.Formal identification is yet to take place but the family of Mr Davies has been informed and is being supported by specially trained liaison officers.
"We can confirm officers investigating Alex's death have tonight arrested a 17-year-old boy on suspicion on murder."This is a truly shocking murder of a young man and my thoughts are with his family and friends at this desperately sad time."I have a dedicated team of officers and staff working on this enquiry.
"We are carrying out CCTV and house-to-house inquiries in the area to try and piece together Alex's movements but I need the public's help as someone out there could hold the key to solving this horrendous crime.
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