The Oxford Mail has opened a Book of Condolence for the person found in Oxford believed to be a missing 18-year-old.

Officers from Thames Valley Police, with support from Lowland Rescue Oxfordshire, today (December 3) recovered a body from water near Osney Mead, Oxford.

Formal identification is yet to be conducted but the force believes it to be missing person Fintan, aged 18, who was reported missing in Oxford on Wednesday, November 27.

He was a student at the University of Reading. 

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The death is being treated as unexplained but not suspicious and a file will be prepared for the coroner.

Fintan’s family have been informed and are being supported by officers.

Detective Inspector George Atkinson, based at Oxford Police Station, said: “Sadly, we discovered the body of a man in the water near Osney Mead this morning.

“Our thoughts remain with Fintan’s family at this difficult time.

“We would like to thank Lowland Rescue Oxfordshire for their support and assistance, as well as members of the public who shared our appeal and helped us in our search.”

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Book of Condolence

"The Oxford Mail has opened a Book of Condolence for the person who was found in the river search for a missing person today (December 3). Police believe the body to be Fintan, aged 18, who was reported missing in Oxford last Wednesday (November 27)."

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From Simon

Leave your tributes hereAnther one how many more this seems more than just one it seems to be devastating for family and freinds hope that u find peace and people around you that new you

From Jacqueline sibley

Leave your tributes hereOur hearts go out to the family and friends of Fintan. What a tragic loss, may he rest in peace, please god!! My nephew went to school with him In Bristol!! Xx

From Luke Harding

Leave your tributes hereI was Fintan’s Detachment Commander at Horfield Army Cadets for a good portion of his time in the cadet forces. A lovely young man who always put maximum effort into his cadet activities and mentoring the junior cadets. He had a massively positive impact on everyone he met and many will have fond memories of him. My thoughts go out to his family, friends and loved ones.

From Debbie Rudman

Leave your tributes hereOh Fintan, you were such an intelligent, friendly adventurous young man with so much potential to do amazing things in the future. Life can be so cruel. Rest in perfect peace. My heart goes out to your devastated family.