Gareth Barlow announced a breaking update in the middle of Sky News programming (Image: Sky News)
Sky News presenter Gareth Barlow was forced to halt the channel’s usual programming to issue a devastating breaking update about the search for a teenager who went missing while swimming in open water in Cheshire. Officers had carried out extensive searches of the area to locate boy supported by the police helicopter, Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service, and specialist Underwater Search Teams.
“A body has been found in the search for a missing boy in Northwich, Cheshire Police said the body of a young boy recovered from Pickmere Lake. Police were called to the lake yesterday afternoon after reports of a 17-year-old getting into difficulty in the water. Formal identification has not yet taken place, but it is believed to be that of the missing teenager,” he said in the short bulletin. The d3ath is not being treated as suspicious. His family has been informed of the development and is being supported by specially trained officers police said in a statement.
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Police and rescue workers had been searching Pickmere Lake for a missing teen (Image: Getty)
Chief Inspector Jamie Lewis said: “This was a young boy who had his entire life ahead of him. At what is an incredibly difficult time, our thoughts remain with the boy’s family, friends and everyone who knew him.”
He also said: “Over the Bank Holiday weekend, we have sadly seen the very real dangers of swimming in open water.
“We understand that with the warm weather many people could be tempted to take a dip in open water to cool off, but residents must be aware of the potential d3adly consequences.
“We don’t want to discourage people from enjoying themselves near water, but there can be hidden currents and unseen dangers such as mud banks or items under the water that a swimmer can become caught on.
Gareth Barlow halted Sky News for a tragic breaking update (Image: Sky News)
“While this location sits between two local authority areas, the incident falls within the Cheshire Constabulary policing area and is being led by us.
“As such, it is our duty to inform and protect the public of the potential dangers of such activity across the county. The message to our communities is a clear one, don’t be tempted to put your life at risk by cooling off in open water.
“I would also like to remind those visiting Pickmere Lake to park safely and responsibly.
“While inconsiderate parking did not hinder the emergency response on this occasion, in incidents such as this, emergency services require immediate access, and poorly parked vehicles could significantly delay our ability to
